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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.67, 39,655.32 and 23,783.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.67, 39,655.32 and 23,783.15 is: 35,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.67 : 39,655.32 = 23,783.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.67/39,655.32 = 23,783.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.67x = 39,655.32 × 23,783.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.67x = 943,128,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,128,433.81/26,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,488.41

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