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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.32, 38,992.55 and 24,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.32, 38,992.55 and 24,059.80 is: 35,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.32 : 38,992.55 = 24,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.32/38,992.55 = 24,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.32x = 38,992.55 × 24,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.32x = 938,152,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,152,954.49/26,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,863.05

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