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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,521.96, 39,855.88 and 24,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,521.96, 39,855.88 and 24,788.16 is: 37,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,521.96 : 39,855.88 = 24,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,521.96/39,855.88 = 24,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,521.96x = 39,855.88 × 24,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,521.96x = 987,953,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,953,930.38/26,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,250.41

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