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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.61, 39,851.08 and 23,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.61, 39,851.08 and 23,862 is: 35,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.61 : 39,851.08 = 23,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.61/39,851.08 = 23,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.61x = 39,851.08 × 23,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.61x = 950,926,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,926,470.96/26,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,748.30

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