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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.54, 39,780.17 and 23,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.54, 39,780.17 and 23,657.62 is: 35,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.54 : 39,780.17 = 23,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.54/39,780.17 = 23,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.54x = 39,780.17 × 23,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.54x = 941,103,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,103,927.66/26,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,381.79

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