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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.96, 39,444.48 and 24,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.96, 39,444.48 and 24,623.54 is: 36,949.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.96 : 39,444.48 = 24,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.96/39,444.48 = 24,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.96x = 39,444.48 × 24,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.96x = 971,262,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,262,731.06/26,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.87

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