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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.60, 39,491.40 and 24,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.60, 39,491.40 and 24,177.20 is: 36,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.60 : 39,491.40 = 24,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.60/39,491.40 = 24,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.60x = 39,491.40 × 24,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.60x = 954,791,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,791,476.08/26,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.80

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