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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.60, 39,368.40 and 24,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.60, 39,368.40 and 24,107.20 is: 36,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.60 : 39,368.40 = 24,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.60/39,368.40 = 24,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.60x = 39,368.40 × 24,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.60x = 949,061,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,061,892.48/26,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,160.80

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