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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.54, 39,781.67 and 23,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.54, 39,781.67 and 23,658.62 is: 35,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.54 : 39,781.67 = 23,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.54/39,781.67 = 23,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.54x = 39,781.67 × 23,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.54x = 941,179,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,179,295.20/26,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,383.29

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