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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.40, 39,281.40 and 24,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.40, 39,281.40 and 24,661.20 is: 36,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.40 : 39,281.40 = 24,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.40/39,281.40 = 24,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.40x = 39,281.40 × 24,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.40x = 968,726,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,726,461.68/26,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,951.16

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