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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.48, 39,235.99 and 23,486.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.48, 39,235.99 and 23,486.65 is: 35,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.48 : 39,235.99 = 23,486.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.48/39,235.99 = 23,486.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.48x = 39,235.99 × 23,486.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.48x = 921,521,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,521,964.53/26,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,050.21

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