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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.80, 39,286.44 and 24,419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.80, 39,286.44 and 24,419.49 is: 36,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.80 : 39,286.44 = 24,419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.80/39,286.44 = 24,419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.80x = 39,286.44 × 24,419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.80x = 959,354,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,354,828.72/26,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,609.89

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