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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.81, 39,160.21 and 24,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.81, 39,160.21 and 24,991.44 is: 37,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.81 : 39,160.21 = 24,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.81/39,160.21 = 24,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.81x = 39,160.21 × 24,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.81x = 978,670,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,670,038.60/26,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,487.16

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