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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.76, 39,872.68 and 24,957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.76, 39,872.68 and 24,957.91 is: 37,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.76 : 39,872.68 = 24,957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.76/39,872.68 = 24,957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.76x = 39,872.68 × 24,957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.76x = 995,138,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,138,596.82/26,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,436.90

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