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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.20, 39,298.96 and 23,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.20, 39,298.96 and 23,531.40 is: 35,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.20 : 39,298.96 = 23,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.20/39,298.96 = 23,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.20x = 39,298.96 × 23,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.20x = 924,759,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,759,547.34/26,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,114.96

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