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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.80, 39,794.70 and 24,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.80, 39,794.70 and 24,801.80 is: 37,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.80 : 39,794.70 = 24,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.80/39,794.70 = 24,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.80x = 39,794.70 × 24,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.80x = 986,980,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,980,190.46/26,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,202.70

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