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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.14, 39,429.74 and 23,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.14, 39,429.74 and 23,618.92 is: 35,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.14 : 39,429.74 = 23,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.14/39,429.74 = 23,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.14x = 39,429.74 × 23,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.14x = 931,287,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,287,874.68/26,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,245.16

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