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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.80, 39,307.20 and 24,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.80, 39,307.20 and 24,455.20 is: 36,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.80 : 39,307.20 = 24,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.80/39,307.20 = 24,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.80x = 39,307.20 × 24,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.80x = 961,265,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,265,437.44/26,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.80

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