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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.52, 39,743.97 and 24,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.52, 39,743.97 and 24,924.60 is: 37,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.52 : 39,743.97 = 24,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.52/39,743.97 = 24,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.52x = 39,743.97 × 24,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.52x = 990,602,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,602,554.66/26,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,396.02

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