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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.76, 39,341.25 and 24,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.76, 39,341.25 and 24,609.12 is: 36,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.76 : 39,341.25 = 24,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.76/39,341.25 = 24,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.76x = 39,341.25 × 24,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.76x = 968,153,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,153,542.20/26,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,975.34

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