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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.28, 39,738.48 and 23,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.28, 39,738.48 and 23,605.60 is: 35,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.28 : 39,738.48 = 23,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.28/39,738.48 = 23,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.28x = 39,738.48 × 23,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.28x = 938,050,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,050,663.49/26,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,311.15

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