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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.16, 39,405.72 and 24,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.16, 39,405.72 and 24,106.16 is: 36,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.16 : 39,405.72 = 24,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.16/39,405.72 = 24,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.16x = 39,405.72 × 24,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.16x = 949,920,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,920,591.24/26,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.19

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