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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.60, 38,963.10 and 24,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.60, 38,963.10 and 24,852.20 is: 37,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.60 : 38,963.10 = 24,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.60/38,963.10 = 24,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.60x = 38,963.10 × 24,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.60x = 968,318,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,318,753.82/26,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,216.40

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