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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244, 39,291.16 and 24,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244, 39,291.16 and 24,588.60 is: 36,812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244 : 39,291.16 = 24,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244/39,291.16 = 24,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244x = 39,291.16 × 24,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244x = 966,114,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,114,616.78/26,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,812.78

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