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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.20, 39,512.70 and 24,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.20, 39,512.70 and 24,624.60 is: 36,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.20 : 39,512.70 = 24,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.20/39,512.70 = 24,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.20x = 39,512.70 × 24,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.20x = 972,984,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,984,432.42/26,374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.52

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