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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.80, 39,530.93 and 24,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.80, 39,530.93 and 24,665.72 is: 36,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.80 : 39,530.93 = 24,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.80/39,530.93 = 24,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.80x = 39,530.93 × 24,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.80x = 975,058,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,058,850.72/26,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,790.79

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