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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.20, 39,871.85 and 24,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.20, 39,871.85 and 24,957.35 is: 37,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.20 : 39,871.85 = 24,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.20/39,871.85 = 24,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.20x = 39,871.85 × 24,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.20x = 995,095,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,095,715.60/26,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,436.07

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