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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363, 39,639.34 and 24,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363, 39,639.34 and 24,308.12 is: 36,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363 : 39,639.34 = 24,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363/39,639.34 = 24,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363x = 39,639.34 × 24,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363x = 963,557,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,557,833.44/26,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,549.63

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