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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.27, 39,426.95 and 23,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.27, 39,426.95 and 23,617.05 is: 35,242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.27 : 39,426.95 = 23,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.27/39,426.95 = 23,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.27x = 39,426.95 × 23,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.27x = 931,148,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,148,249.50/26,421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,242.37

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