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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.53, 39,275.36 and 22,989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.53, 39,275.36 and 22,989.99 is: 34,317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.53 : 39,275.36 = 22,989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.53/39,275.36 = 22,989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.53x = 39,275.36 × 22,989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.53x = 902,940,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,940,133.65/26,311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,317.28

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