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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.62, 39,286.36 and 24,861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.62, 39,286.36 and 24,861.42 is: 37,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.62 : 39,286.36 = 24,861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.62/39,286.36 = 24,861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.62x = 39,286.36 × 24,861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.62x = 976,714,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,714,696.23/26,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.54

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