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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.36, 39,737.50 and 23,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.36, 39,737.50 and 23,871.32 is: 35,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.36 : 39,737.50 = 23,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.36/39,737.50 = 23,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.36x = 39,737.50 × 23,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.36x = 948,586,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,586,459.14/26,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,973.06

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