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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.88, 38,997.60 and 24,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.88, 38,997.60 and 24,852.96 is: 37,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.88 : 38,997.60 = 24,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.88/38,997.60 = 24,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.88x = 38,997.60 × 24,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.88x = 969,205,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,205,792.90/26,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,028.09

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