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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.94, 39,737.43 and 23,633.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.94, 39,737.43 and 23,633.94 is: 35,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.94 : 39,737.43 = 23,633.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.94/39,737.43 = 23,633.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.94x = 39,737.43 × 23,633.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.94x = 939,152,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,152,036.37/26,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,373.04

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