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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,400.97, 39,601.44 and 24,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,400.97, 39,601.44 and 24,651.37 is: 36,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,400.97 : 39,601.44 = 24,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,400.97/39,601.44 = 24,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,400.97x = 39,601.44 × 24,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,400.97x = 976,229,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,229,749.97/26,400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,977.04

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