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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.68, 39,596.59 and 24,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.68, 39,596.59 and 24,177.77 is: 36,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.68 : 39,596.59 = 24,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.68/39,596.59 = 24,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.68x = 39,596.59 × 24,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.68x = 957,357,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,357,245.80/26,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.11

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