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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.57, 39,869.41 and 24,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.57, 39,869.41 and 24,955.72 is: 37,433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.57 : 39,869.41 = 24,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.57/39,869.41 = 24,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.57x = 39,869.41 × 24,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.57x = 994,969,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,969,832.53/26,579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.63

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