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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.40, 39,785.40 and 24,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.40, 39,785.40 and 24,997.20 is: 37,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.40 : 39,785.40 = 24,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.40/39,785.40 = 24,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.40x = 39,785.40 × 24,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.40x = 994,523,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,523,600.88/26,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,455.13

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