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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.20, 39,466.80 and 24,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.20, 39,466.80 and 24,410.40 is: 36,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.20 : 39,466.80 = 24,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.20/39,466.80 = 24,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.20x = 39,466.80 × 24,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.20x = 963,400,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,400,374.72/26,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,615.60

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