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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.60, 39,474.90 and 24,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.60, 39,474.90 and 24,166.20 is: 36,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.60 : 39,474.90 = 24,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.60/39,474.90 = 24,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.60x = 39,474.90 × 24,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.60x = 953,958,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,958,328.38/26,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.30

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