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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.88, 39,946.77 and 23,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.88, 39,946.77 and 23,104.44 is: 34,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.88 : 39,946.77 = 23,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.88/39,946.77 = 23,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.88x = 39,946.77 × 23,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.88x = 922,947,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,947,750.66/26,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,794.24

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