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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,200.70, 39,301.05 and 24,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,200.70, 39,301.05 and 24,664.70 is: 36,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,200.70 : 39,301.05 = 24,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,200.70/39,301.05 = 24,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,200.70x = 39,301.05 × 24,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,200.70x = 969,348,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,348,607.94/26,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,997.05

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