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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.35, 39,347.62 and 24,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.35, 39,347.62 and 24,363.38 is: 36,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.35 : 39,347.62 = 24,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.35/39,347.62 = 24,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.35x = 39,347.62 × 24,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.35x = 958,641,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,641,055.62/26,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,727.64

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