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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.60, 39,488.40 and 24,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.60, 39,488.40 and 24,175.20 is: 36,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.60 : 39,488.40 = 24,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.60/39,488.40 = 24,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.60x = 39,488.40 × 24,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.60x = 954,639,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,639,967.68/26,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,262.80

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