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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.52, 39,125.46 and 24,259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.52, 39,125.46 and 24,259.03 is: 36,212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.52 : 39,125.46 = 24,259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.52/39,125.46 = 24,259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.52x = 39,125.46 × 24,259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.52x = 949,145,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,145,701.06/26,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.39

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