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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.58, 39,889.74 and 23,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.58, 39,889.74 and 23,078 is: 34,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.58 : 39,889.74 = 23,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.58/39,889.74 = 23,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.58x = 39,889.74 × 23,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.58x = 920,575,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,575,419.72/26,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,616.45

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