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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.10, 39,442.65 and 24,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.10, 39,442.65 and 24,999.10 is: 37,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.10 : 39,442.65 = 24,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.10/39,442.65 = 24,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.10x = 39,442.65 × 24,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.10x = 986,030,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,030,751.62/26,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.65

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