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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.60, 39,476.40 and 24,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.60, 39,476.40 and 24,167.20 is: 36,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.60 : 39,476.40 = 24,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.60/39,476.40 = 24,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.60x = 39,476.40 × 24,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.60x = 954,034,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,034,054.08/26,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.80

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