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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.36, 38,962.40 and 24,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.36, 38,962.40 and 24,158.52 is: 36,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.36 : 38,962.40 = 24,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.36/38,962.40 = 24,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.36x = 38,962.40 × 24,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.36x = 941,273,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,273,980.04/26,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.25

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