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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.85, 39,127.73 and 24,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.85, 39,127.73 and 24,260.64 is: 36,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.85 : 39,127.73 = 24,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.85/39,127.73 = 24,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.85x = 39,127.73 × 24,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.85x = 949,263,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,263,771.55/26,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.06

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