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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.95, 39,610.10 and 23,406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.95, 39,610.10 and 23,406.54 is: 35,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.95 : 39,610.10 = 23,406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.95/39,610.10 = 23,406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.95x = 39,610.10 × 23,406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.95x = 927,135,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,135,601.33/26,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,133.48

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