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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.16, 35,936.80 and 24,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.16, 35,936.80 and 24,035.99 is: 33,188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.16 : 35,936.80 = 24,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.16/35,936.80 = 24,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.16x = 35,936.80 × 24,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.16x = 863,776,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,776,325.66/26,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,188.78

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