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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.20, 39,468.30 and 24,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.20, 39,468.30 and 24,411.40 is: 36,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.20 : 39,468.30 = 24,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.20/39,468.30 = 24,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.20x = 39,468.30 × 24,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.20x = 963,476,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,476,458.62/26,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,617.10

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