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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.70, 39,311.55 and 24,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.70, 39,311.55 and 24,671.70 is: 37,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.70 : 39,311.55 = 24,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.70/39,311.55 = 24,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.70x = 39,311.55 × 24,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.70x = 969,882,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,882,768.14/26,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,007.55

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