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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.80, 39,623.70 and 24,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.80, 39,623.70 and 24,687.80 is: 37,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.80 : 39,623.70 = 24,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.80/39,623.70 = 24,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.80x = 39,623.70 × 24,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.80x = 978,221,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,221,980.86/26,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,031.70

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