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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.60, 39,127.35 and 24,260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.60, 39,127.35 and 24,260.39 is: 36,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.60 : 39,127.35 = 24,260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.60/39,127.35 = 24,260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.60x = 39,127.35 × 24,260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.60x = 949,244,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,244,575.03/26,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.67

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