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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.08, 39,837.97 and 24,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.08, 39,837.97 and 24,091.12 is: 36,280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.08 : 39,837.97 = 24,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.08/39,837.97 = 24,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.08x = 39,837.97 × 24,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.08x = 959,741,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,741,315.83/26,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,280.89

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