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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221, 39,332.84 and 24,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221, 39,332.84 and 24,892.32 is: 37,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221 : 39,332.84 = 24,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221/39,332.84 = 24,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221x = 39,332.84 × 24,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221x = 979,085,639.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,085,639.79/26,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,339.75

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