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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.09, 39,236.91 and 23,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.09, 39,236.91 and 23,487.26 is: 35,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.09 : 39,236.91 = 23,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.09/39,236.91 = 23,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.09x = 39,236.91 × 23,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.09x = 921,567,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,567,506.77/26,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,051.13

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