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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.96, 39,412.80 and 23,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.96, 39,412.80 and 23,753.28 is: 35,646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.96 : 39,412.80 = 23,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.96/39,412.80 = 23,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.96x = 39,412.80 × 23,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.96x = 936,183,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,183,273.98/26,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,646.53

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