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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.19, 39,868.85 and 24,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.19, 39,868.85 and 24,955.35 is: 37,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.19 : 39,868.85 = 24,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.19/39,868.85 = 24,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.19x = 39,868.85 × 24,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.19x = 994,941,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,941,105.85/26,579.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.09

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