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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.85, 39,035.15 and 24,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.85, 39,035.15 and 24,368.60 is: 36,573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.85 : 39,035.15 = 24,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.85/39,035.15 = 24,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.85x = 39,035.15 × 24,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.85x = 951,231,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,231,639.27/26,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,573.39

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