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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.40, 38,970.40 and 24,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.40, 38,970.40 and 24,171.20 is: 36,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.40 : 38,970.40 = 24,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.40/38,970.40 = 24,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.40x = 38,970.40 × 24,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.40x = 941,961,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,961,332.48/26,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,209.23

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