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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.42, 39,779.98 and 23,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.42, 39,779.98 and 23,657.50 is: 35,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.42 : 39,779.98 = 23,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.42/39,779.98 = 23,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.42x = 39,779.98 × 23,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.42x = 941,094,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,094,876.85/26,598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,381.61

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