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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,485.82, 39,688.93 and 23,985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,485.82, 39,688.93 and 23,985.35 is: 35,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,485.82 : 39,688.93 = 23,985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,485.82/39,688.93 = 23,985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,485.82x = 39,688.93 × 23,985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,485.82x = 951,952,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,952,877.18/26,485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,941.98

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