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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.42, 39,383.94 and 24,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.42, 39,383.94 and 24,603.30 is: 37,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.42 : 39,383.94 = 24,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.42/39,383.94 = 24,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.42x = 39,383.94 × 24,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.42x = 968,974,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,974,891.00/26,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,086.51

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