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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,402.47, 39,603.69 and 24,652.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,402.47, 39,603.69 and 24,652.87 is: 36,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,402.47 : 39,603.69 = 24,652.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,402.47/39,603.69 = 24,652.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,402.47x = 39,603.69 × 24,652.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,402.47x = 976,344,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,344,621.09/26,402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,979.29

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