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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.86, 39,727.69 and 23,864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.86, 39,727.69 and 23,864.81 is: 35,963.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.86 : 39,727.69 = 23,864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.86/39,727.69 = 23,864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.86x = 39,727.69 × 23,864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.86x = 948,093,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,093,485.46/26,362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,963.23

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