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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.54, 39,127.27 and 24,260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.54, 39,127.27 and 24,260.33 is: 36,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.54 : 39,127.27 = 24,260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.54/39,127.27 = 24,260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.54x = 39,127.27 × 24,260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.54x = 949,240,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,240,286.56/26,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.59

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