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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.05, 39,033.53 and 24,917.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.05, 39,033.53 and 24,917.21 is: 37,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.05 : 39,033.53 = 24,917.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.05/39,033.53 = 24,917.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.05x = 39,033.53 × 24,917.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.05x = 972,606,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,606,344.30/26,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,387.73

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