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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.60, 39,128.57 and 24,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.60, 39,128.57 and 24,366.52 is: 36,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.60 : 39,128.57 = 24,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.60/39,128.57 = 24,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.60x = 39,128.57 × 24,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.60x = 953,427,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,427,083.48/26,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,356.21

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