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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,530.88, 39,954.32 and 23,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,530.88, 39,954.32 and 23,109.44 is: 34,801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,530.88 : 39,954.32 = 23,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,530.88/39,954.32 = 23,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,530.88x = 39,954.32 × 23,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,530.88x = 923,321,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,321,960.78/26,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,801.78

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