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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.32, 39,314.28 and 24,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.32, 39,314.28 and 24,091.74 is: 36,224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.32 : 39,314.28 = 24,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.32/39,314.28 = 24,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.32x = 39,314.28 × 24,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.32x = 947,149,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,149,412.05/26,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,224.96

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