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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.92, 39,780.73 and 23,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.92, 39,780.73 and 23,658 is: 35,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.92 : 39,780.73 = 23,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.92/39,780.73 = 23,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.92x = 39,780.73 × 23,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.92x = 941,132,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,132,510.34/26,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,382.36

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