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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.08, 39,426.69 and 24,611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.08, 39,426.69 and 24,611.69 is: 36,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.08 : 39,426.69 = 24,611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.08/39,426.69 = 24,611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.08x = 39,426.69 × 24,611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.08x = 970,357,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,357,533.54/26,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,932.13

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