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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.97, 39,822.27 and 24,126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.97, 39,822.27 and 24,126.91 is: 36,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.97 : 39,822.27 = 24,126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.97/39,822.27 = 24,126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.97x = 39,822.27 × 24,126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.97x = 960,788,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,788,358.25/26,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.00

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