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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.20, 39,312.60 and 24,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.20, 39,312.60 and 24,497.20 is: 36,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.20 : 39,312.60 = 24,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.20/39,312.60 = 24,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.20x = 39,312.60 × 24,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.20x = 963,048,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,048,624.72/26,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,772.74

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