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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.32, 38,979.16 and 24,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.32, 38,979.16 and 24,050.80 is: 35,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.32 : 38,979.16 = 24,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.32/38,979.16 = 24,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.32x = 38,979.16 × 24,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.32x = 937,479,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,479,981.33/26,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,849.66

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