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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.60, 39,248.40 and 24,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.60, 39,248.40 and 24,015.20 is: 36,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.60 : 39,248.40 = 24,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.60/39,248.40 = 24,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.60x = 39,248.40 × 24,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.60x = 942,558,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,558,175.68/26,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,022.80

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