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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.81, 39,158.71 and 24,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.81, 39,158.71 and 24,990.44 is: 37,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.81 : 39,158.71 = 24,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.81/39,158.71 = 24,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.81x = 39,158.71 × 24,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.81x = 978,593,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,593,134.46/26,105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,485.65

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