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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.14, 39,518.90 and 23,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.14, 39,518.90 and 23,874.36 is: 35,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.14 : 39,518.90 = 23,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.14/39,518.90 = 23,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.14x = 39,518.90 × 23,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.14x = 943,488,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,488,445.40/26,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,826.22

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