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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.40, 39,347.10 and 24,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.40, 39,347.10 and 24,676.20 is: 37,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.40 : 39,347.10 = 24,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.40/39,347.10 = 24,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.40x = 39,347.10 × 24,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.40x = 970,936,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,936,909.02/26,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,014.30

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