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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.72, 39,657 and 24,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.72, 39,657 and 24,902.24 is: 37,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.72 : 39,657 = 24,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.72/39,657 = 24,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.72x = 39,657 × 24,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.72x = 987,548,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,548,131.68/26,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,411.77

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