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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.80, 39,629.70 and 24,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.80, 39,629.70 and 24,346.20 is: 36,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.80 : 39,629.70 = 24,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.80/39,629.70 = 24,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.80x = 39,629.70 × 24,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.80x = 964,832,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,832,602.14/26,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,519.30

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