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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.40, 38,943.16 and 24,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.40, 38,943.16 and 24,166 is: 36,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.40 : 38,943.16 = 24,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.40/38,943.16 = 24,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.40x = 38,943.16 × 24,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.40x = 941,100,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,100,404.56/26,088.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,073.52

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