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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.32, 39,805.36 and 24,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.32, 39,805.36 and 24,069.36 is: 36,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.32 : 39,805.36 = 24,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.32/39,805.36 = 24,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.32x = 39,805.36 × 24,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.32x = 958,089,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,089,569.86/26,431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,248.27

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