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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.90, 39,619.80 and 24,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.90, 39,619.80 and 24,254.10 is: 36,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.90 : 39,619.80 = 24,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.90/39,619.80 = 24,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.90x = 39,619.80 × 24,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.90x = 960,942,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,942,591.18/26,586.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.46

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