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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.32, 38,960.64 and 24,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.32, 38,960.64 and 24,188.16 is: 36,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.32 : 38,960.64 = 24,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.32/38,960.64 = 24,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.32x = 38,960.64 × 24,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.32x = 942,386,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,386,194.02/26,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234.03

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