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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.80, 39,563.71 and 24,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.80, 39,563.71 and 24,687.72 is: 36,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.80 : 39,563.71 = 24,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.80/39,563.71 = 24,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.80x = 39,563.71 × 24,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.80x = 976,737,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,737,732.92/26,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823.57

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