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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,578.57, 39,867.91 and 24,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,578.57, 39,867.91 and 24,954.72 is: 37,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,578.57 : 39,867.91 = 24,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,578.57/39,867.91 = 24,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,578.57x = 39,867.91 × 24,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,578.57x = 994,892,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,892,468.65/26,578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.13

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