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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.99, 35,852.42 and 24,852.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.99, 35,852.42 and 24,852.89 is: 34,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.99 : 35,852.42 = 24,852.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.99/35,852.42 = 24,852.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.99x = 35,852.42 × 24,852.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.99x = 891,036,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,036,402.26/26,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,214.07

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