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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.20, 39,610.80 and 24,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.20, 39,610.80 and 24,657.60 is: 36,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.20 : 39,610.80 = 24,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.20/39,610.80 = 24,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.20x = 39,610.80 × 24,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.20x = 976,707,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,707,262.08/26,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,986.40

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