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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.53, 39,058.28 and 24,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.53, 39,058.28 and 24,433.30 is: 36,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.53 : 39,058.28 = 24,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.53/39,058.28 = 24,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.53x = 39,058.28 × 24,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.53x = 954,322,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,322,355.27/26,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,580.15

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