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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.30, 39,573.73 and 23,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.30, 39,573.73 and 23,575 is: 35,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.30 : 39,573.73 = 23,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.30/39,573.73 = 23,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.30x = 39,573.73 × 23,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.30x = 932,950,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,950,684.75/26,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,490.55

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