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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.13, 39,831.48 and 24,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.13, 39,831.48 and 24,133.02 is: 36,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.13 : 39,831.48 = 24,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.13/39,831.48 = 24,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.13x = 39,831.48 × 24,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.13x = 961,253,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,253,903.47/26,458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,331.14

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