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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.58, 39,886.74 and 23,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.58, 39,886.74 and 23,076 is: 34,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.58 : 39,886.74 = 23,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.58/39,886.74 = 23,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.58x = 39,886.74 × 23,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.58x = 920,426,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,426,412.24/26,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,613.45

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