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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.70, 39,871.10 and 24,956.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.70, 39,871.10 and 24,956.85 is: 37,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.70 : 39,871.10 = 24,956.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.70/39,871.10 = 24,956.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.70x = 39,871.10 × 24,956.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.70x = 995,057,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,057,062.04/26,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,435.32

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