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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.58, 39,888.24 and 23,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.58, 39,888.24 and 23,077 is: 34,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.58 : 39,888.24 = 23,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.58/39,888.24 = 23,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.58x = 39,888.24 × 23,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.58x = 920,500,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,500,914.48/26,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,614.95

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