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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.53, 39,059.77 and 24,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.53, 39,059.77 and 24,434.30 is: 36,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.53 : 39,059.77 = 24,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.53/39,059.77 = 24,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.53x = 39,059.77 × 24,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.53x = 954,398,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,398,138.11/26,089.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,581.65

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