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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.64, 39,195.22 and 23,738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.64, 39,195.22 and 23,738.98 is: 35,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.64 : 39,195.22 = 23,738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.64/39,195.22 = 23,738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.64x = 39,195.22 × 23,738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.64x = 930,454,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,454,543.68/26,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,457.18

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