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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.44, 39,834.18 and 23,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.44, 39,834.18 and 23,698.44 is: 35,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.44 : 39,834.18 = 23,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.44/39,834.18 = 23,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.44x = 39,834.18 × 23,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.44x = 944,007,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,007,924.68/26,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,469.76

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