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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.86, 39,130.72 and 24,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.86, 39,130.72 and 24,262.64 is: 36,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.86 : 39,130.72 = 24,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.86/39,130.72 = 24,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.86x = 39,130.72 × 24,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.86x = 949,414,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,414,572.30/26,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.04

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