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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.80, 39,353.70 and 23,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.80, 39,353.70 and 23,514.20 is: 35,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.80 : 39,353.70 = 23,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.80/39,353.70 = 23,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.80x = 39,353.70 × 23,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.80x = 925,370,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,370,772.54/26,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,271.30

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