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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.68, 39,157.02 and 24,989.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.68, 39,157.02 and 24,989.31 is: 37,483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.68 : 39,157.02 = 24,989.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.68/39,157.02 = 24,989.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.68x = 39,157.02 × 24,989.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.68x = 978,506,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,506,911.46/26,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,483.97

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