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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.94, 39,836.43 and 23,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.94, 39,836.43 and 23,699.94 is: 35,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.94 : 39,836.43 = 23,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.94/39,836.43 = 23,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.94x = 39,836.43 × 23,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.94x = 944,121,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,121,000.81/26,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,472.01

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