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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.26, 39,345 and 24,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.26, 39,345 and 24,611.62 is: 36,979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.26 : 39,345 = 24,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.26/39,345 = 24,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.26x = 39,345 × 24,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.26x = 968,344,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,344,188.90/26,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,979.09

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