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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.08, 39,673.42 and 24,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.08, 39,673.42 and 24,908.46 is: 37,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.08 : 39,673.42 = 24,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.08/39,673.42 = 24,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.08x = 39,673.42 × 24,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.08x = 988,203,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,203,795.13/26,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.50

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