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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.61, 39,849.59 and 23,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.61, 39,849.59 and 23,861 is: 35,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.61 : 39,849.59 = 23,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.61/39,849.59 = 23,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.61x = 39,849.59 × 23,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.61x = 950,850,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,850,947.69/26,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,746.80

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