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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.51, 39,323.99 and 23,130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.51, 39,323.99 and 23,130.84 is: 34,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.51 : 39,323.99 = 23,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.51/39,323.99 = 23,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.51x = 39,323.99 × 23,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.51x = 909,596,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,596,608.58/26,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,698.22

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