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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.63, 39,245.29 and 24,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.63, 39,245.29 and 24,339.41 is: 36,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.63 : 39,245.29 = 24,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.63/39,245.29 = 24,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.63x = 39,245.29 × 24,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.63x = 955,207,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,207,007.65/26,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.61

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