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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.80, 39,161.70 and 24,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.80, 39,161.70 and 24,992.44 is: 37,488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.80 : 39,161.70 = 24,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.80/39,161.70 = 24,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.80x = 39,161.70 × 24,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.80x = 978,746,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,746,437.55/26,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,488.66

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