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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.60, 39,998.40 and 24,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.60, 39,998.40 and 24,246.40 is: 36,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.60 : 39,998.40 = 24,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.60/39,998.40 = 24,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.60x = 39,998.40 × 24,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.60x = 969,817,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,817,205.76/26,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,369.60

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