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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.88, 38,999.09 and 24,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.88, 38,999.09 and 24,853.96 is: 37,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.88 : 38,999.09 = 24,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.88/38,999.09 = 24,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.88x = 38,999.09 × 24,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.88x = 969,281,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,281,822.90/26,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,029.58

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