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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.77, 39,858.60 and 24,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.77, 39,858.60 and 24,104.81 is: 36,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.77 : 39,858.60 = 24,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.77/39,858.60 = 24,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.77x = 39,858.60 × 24,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.77x = 960,783,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,783,955.55/26,466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,301.52

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