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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.58, 39,852.29 and 24,100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.58, 39,852.29 and 24,100.62 is: 36,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.58 : 39,852.29 = 24,100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.58/39,852.29 = 24,100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.58x = 39,852.29 × 24,100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.58x = 960,464,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,464,776.92/26,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,295.21

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