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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.97, 39,210.62 and 23,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.97, 39,210.62 and 23,749.33 is: 35,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.97 : 39,210.62 = 23,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.97/39,210.62 = 23,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.97x = 39,210.62 × 23,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.97x = 931,225,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,225,953.88/26,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,472.61

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