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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,334.30, 39,501.45 and 24,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,334.30, 39,501.45 and 24,606.30 is: 36,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,334.30 : 39,501.45 = 24,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,334.30/39,501.45 = 24,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,334.30x = 39,501.45 × 24,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,334.30x = 971,984,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,984,529.14/26,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,909.45

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