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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.53, 39,228.61 and 23,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.53, 39,228.61 and 23,481.70 is: 35,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.53 : 39,228.61 = 23,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.53/39,228.61 = 23,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.53x = 39,228.61 × 23,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.53x = 921,154,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,154,404.73/26,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,042.84

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