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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.58, 39,855.30 and 24,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.58, 39,855.30 and 24,102.62 is: 36,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.58 : 39,855.30 = 24,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.58/39,855.30 = 24,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.58x = 39,855.30 × 24,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.58x = 960,617,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,617,150.89/26,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,298.22

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