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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.70, 39,400.02 and 24,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.70, 39,400.02 and 24,150.76 is: 36,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.70 : 39,400.02 = 24,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.70/39,400.02 = 24,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.70x = 39,400.02 × 24,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.70x = 951,540,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,540,328.52/26,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.92

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