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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.96, 39,018.77 and 24,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.96, 39,018.77 and 24,196.12 is: 36,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.96 : 39,018.77 = 24,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.96/39,018.77 = 24,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.96x = 39,018.77 × 24,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.96x = 944,102,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,102,841.17/26,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,190.60

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