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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.98, 39,213.60 and 23,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.98, 39,213.60 and 23,751.34 is: 35,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.98 : 39,213.60 = 23,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.98/39,213.60 = 23,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.98x = 39,213.60 × 23,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.98x = 931,375,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,375,546.22/26,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.59

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