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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.43, 39,114.04 and 24,572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.43, 39,114.04 and 24,572.64 is: 36,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.43 : 39,114.04 = 24,572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.43/39,114.04 = 24,572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.43x = 39,114.04 × 24,572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.43x = 961,135,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,135,135.17/26,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.92

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