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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.72, 39,558.80 and 23,602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.72, 39,558.80 and 23,602.56 is: 35,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.72 : 39,558.80 = 23,602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.72/39,558.80 = 23,602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.72x = 39,558.80 × 23,602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.72x = 933,688,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,688,950.53/26,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,358.01

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