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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.65, 39,168.90 and 23,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.65, 39,168.90 and 23,583.96 is: 35,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.65 : 39,168.90 = 23,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.65/39,168.90 = 23,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.65x = 39,168.90 × 23,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.65x = 923,757,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,757,770.84/26,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,230.17

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