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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,578.61, 39,659.69 and 23,786.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,578.61, 39,659.69 and 23,786.09 is: 35,492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,578.61 : 39,659.69 = 23,786.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,578.61/39,659.69 = 23,786.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,578.61x = 39,659.69 × 23,786.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,578.61x = 943,348,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,348,955.71/26,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,492.79

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