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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.62, 39,283.35 and 24,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.62, 39,283.35 and 24,859.41 is: 37,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.62 : 39,283.35 = 24,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.62/39,283.35 = 24,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.62x = 39,283.35 × 24,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.62x = 976,560,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,560,903.82/26,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.51

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