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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.13, 39,511.40 and 23,869.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.13, 39,511.40 and 23,869.35 is: 35,818.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.13 : 39,511.40 = 23,869.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.13/39,511.40 = 23,869.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.13x = 39,511.40 × 23,869.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.13x = 943,111,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,111,316.24/26,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,818.71

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