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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.64, 39,171.88 and 23,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.64, 39,171.88 and 23,585.96 is: 35,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.64 : 39,171.88 = 23,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.64/39,171.88 = 23,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.64x = 39,171.88 × 23,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.64x = 923,906,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,906,394.80/26,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.16

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