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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.26, 39,346.50 and 24,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.26, 39,346.50 and 24,612.62 is: 36,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.26 : 39,346.50 = 24,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.26/39,346.50 = 24,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.26x = 39,346.50 × 24,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.26x = 968,420,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,420,452.83/26,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,980.59

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