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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.41, 39,237.89 and 24,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.41, 39,237.89 and 24,225.48 is: 36,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.41 : 39,237.89 = 24,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.41/39,237.89 = 24,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.41x = 39,237.89 × 24,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.41x = 950,556,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,556,598.31/26,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.12

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