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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.82, 39,786.97 and 24,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.82, 39,786.97 and 24,975.51 is: 37,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.82 : 39,786.97 = 24,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.82/39,786.97 = 24,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.82x = 39,786.97 × 24,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.82x = 993,700,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,700,108.24/26,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,419.29

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