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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.16, 39,143.85 and 23,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.16, 39,143.85 and 23,427.66 is: 34,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.16 : 39,143.85 = 23,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.16/39,143.85 = 23,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.16x = 39,143.85 × 23,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.16x = 917,048,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,048,808.89/26,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,960.28

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