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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.56, 39,870.90 and 24,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.56, 39,870.90 and 24,956.72 is: 37,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.56 : 39,870.90 = 24,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.56/39,870.90 = 24,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.56x = 39,870.90 × 24,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.56x = 995,046,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,046,887.45/26,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,435.14

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