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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,085.96, 39,017.28 and 24,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,085.96, 39,017.28 and 24,195.12 is: 36,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,085.96 : 39,017.28 = 24,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,085.96/39,017.28 = 24,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,085.96x = 39,017.28 × 24,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,085.96x = 944,027,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,027,650.70/26,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,189.11

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