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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.09, 39,238.40 and 23,488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.09, 39,238.40 and 23,488.26 is: 35,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.09 : 39,238.40 = 23,488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.09/39,238.40 = 23,488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.09x = 39,238.40 × 23,488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.09x = 921,641,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,641,741.18/26,293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,052.62

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