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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.86, 39,729.19 and 23,865.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.86, 39,729.19 and 23,865.81 is: 35,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.86 : 39,729.19 = 23,865.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.86/39,729.19 = 23,865.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.86x = 39,729.19 × 23,865.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.86x = 948,169,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,169,299.99/26,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,964.74

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