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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.48, 39,234.50 and 23,485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.48, 39,234.50 and 23,485.65 is: 35,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.48 : 39,234.50 = 23,485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.48/39,234.50 = 23,485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.48x = 39,234.50 × 23,485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.48x = 921,447,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,447,734.93/26,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,048.72

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