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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.20, 39,901.88 and 24,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.20, 39,901.88 and 24,977.36 is: 37,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.20 : 39,901.88 = 24,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.20/39,901.88 = 24,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.20x = 39,901.88 × 24,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.20x = 996,643,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,643,621.44/26,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,466.12

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