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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.72, 39,424.32 and 23,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.72, 39,424.32 and 23,181.12 is: 34,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.72 : 39,424.32 = 23,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.72/39,424.32 = 23,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.72x = 39,424.32 × 23,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.72x = 913,899,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,899,892.84/26,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,738.85

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