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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.64, 39,987.12 and 24,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.64, 39,987.12 and 24,571.64 is: 36,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.64 : 39,987.12 = 24,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.64/39,987.12 = 24,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.64x = 39,987.12 × 24,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.64x = 982,549,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,549,117.28/26,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,855.30

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