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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.36, 39,696 and 23,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.36, 39,696 and 23,950.32 is: 35,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.36 : 39,696 = 23,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.36/39,696 = 23,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.36x = 39,696 × 23,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.36x = 950,731,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,731,902.72/26,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,731.91

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