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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.73, 39,382.74 and 23,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.73, 39,382.74 and 23,352.03 is: 34,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.73 : 39,382.74 = 23,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.73/39,382.74 = 23,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.73x = 39,382.74 × 23,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.73x = 919,666,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,666,925.96/26,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,995.30

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