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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.56, 39,159.83 and 24,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.56, 39,159.83 and 24,991.19 is: 37,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.56 : 39,159.83 = 24,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.56/39,159.83 = 24,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.56x = 39,159.83 × 24,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.56x = 978,650,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,650,618.58/26,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.78

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