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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.40, 39,671.10 and 24,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.40, 39,671.10 and 24,114.60 is: 36,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.40 : 39,671.10 = 24,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.40/39,671.10 = 24,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.40x = 39,671.10 × 24,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.40x = 956,652,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,652,708.06/26,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.90

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