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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.40, 39,381.60 and 24,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.40, 39,381.60 and 24,699.20 is: 37,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.40 : 39,381.60 = 24,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.40/39,381.60 = 24,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.40x = 39,381.60 × 24,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.40x = 972,694,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,694,014.72/26,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,048.80

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