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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.82, 39,580.22 and 23,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.82, 39,580.22 and 23,774.36 is: 35,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.82 : 39,580.22 = 23,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.82/39,580.22 = 23,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.82x = 39,580.22 × 23,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.82x = 940,994,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,994,416.47/26,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,820.36

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