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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.08, 39,597.12 and 24,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.08, 39,597.12 and 24,648.48 is: 36,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.08 : 39,597.12 = 24,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.08/39,597.12 = 24,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.08x = 39,597.12 × 24,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.08x = 976,008,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,008,820.38/26,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.72

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