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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.88, 39,927.14 and 23,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.88, 39,927.14 and 23,091.44 is: 34,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.88 : 39,927.14 = 23,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.88/39,927.14 = 23,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.88x = 39,927.14 × 23,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.88x = 921,975,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,975,157.68/26,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,774.61

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