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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.61, 35,847.77 and 24,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.61, 35,847.77 and 24,849.52 is: 34,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.61 : 35,847.77 = 24,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.61/35,847.77 = 24,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.61x = 35,847.77 × 24,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.61x = 890,799,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,799,663.70/26,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,209.41

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