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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.92, 39,519.24 and 24,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.92, 39,519.24 and 24,688.32 is: 36,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.92 : 39,519.24 = 24,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.92/39,519.24 = 24,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.92x = 39,519.24 × 24,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.92x = 975,663,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,663,643.28/26,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.11

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