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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.07, 38,992.18 and 24,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.07, 38,992.18 and 24,059.55 is: 35,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.07 : 38,992.18 = 24,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.07/38,992.18 = 24,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.07x = 38,992.18 × 24,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.07x = 938,134,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,134,244.17/26,159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,862.68

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