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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.79, 39,562.47 and 23,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.79, 39,562.47 and 23,756.31 is: 35,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.79 : 39,562.47 = 23,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.79/39,562.47 = 23,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.79x = 39,562.47 × 23,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.79x = 939,858,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,858,301.69/26,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,801.69

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