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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.70, 39,539.55 and 23,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.70, 39,539.55 and 23,897.30 is: 35,845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.70 : 39,539.55 = 23,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.70/39,539.55 = 23,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.70x = 39,539.55 × 23,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.70x = 944,888,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,888,488.22/26,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,845.95

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