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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.84, 39,919.34 and 23,859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.84, 39,919.34 and 23,859.65 is: 35,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.84 : 39,919.34 = 23,859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.84/39,919.34 = 23,859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.84x = 39,919.34 × 23,859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.84x = 952,461,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,461,361.33/26,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,957.08

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