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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.91, 39,778.36 and 23,811.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.91, 39,778.36 and 23,811.82 is: 35,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.91 : 39,778.36 = 23,811.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.91/39,778.36 = 23,811.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.91x = 39,778.36 × 23,811.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.91x = 947,194,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,194,830.26/26,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,535.48

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