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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.29, 39,191.58 and 23,433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.29, 39,191.58 and 23,433.66 is: 34,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.29 : 39,191.58 = 23,433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.29/39,191.58 = 23,433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.29x = 39,191.58 × 23,433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.29x = 918,402,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,402,270.68/26,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,967.72

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