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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.03, 39,126.53 and 24,259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.03, 39,126.53 and 24,259.83 is: 36,213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.03 : 39,126.53 = 24,259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.03/39,126.53 = 24,259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.03x = 39,126.53 × 24,259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.03x = 949,203,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,203,026.94/26,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.88

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