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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.72, 39,405.34 and 23,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.72, 39,405.34 and 23,602.50 is: 35,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.72 : 39,405.34 = 23,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.72/39,405.34 = 23,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.72x = 39,405.34 × 23,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.72x = 930,064,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,064,566.85/26,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,220.75

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