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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.41, 35,989.58 and 24,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.41, 35,989.58 and 24,074.24 is: 33,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.41 : 35,989.58 = 24,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.41/35,989.58 = 24,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.41x = 35,989.58 × 24,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.41x = 866,421,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,421,666.66/26,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,241.57

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