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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242, 39,161.46 and 23,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242, 39,161.46 and 23,439.44 is: 34,979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242 : 39,161.46 = 23,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242/39,161.46 = 23,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242x = 39,161.46 × 23,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242x = 917,922,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,922,691.98/26,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,979.14

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