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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.70, 39,313.05 and 24,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.70, 39,313.05 and 24,672.70 is: 37,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.70 : 39,313.05 = 24,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.70/39,313.05 = 24,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.70x = 39,313.05 × 24,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.70x = 969,959,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,959,088.74/26,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,009.05

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