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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,331.13, 39,512.90 and 23,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,331.13, 39,512.90 and 23,870.35 is: 35,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,331.13 : 39,512.90 = 23,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,331.13/39,512.90 = 23,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,331.13x = 39,512.90 × 23,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,331.13x = 943,186,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,186,752.52/26,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,820.22

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