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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.16, 35,990.62 and 24,074.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.16, 35,990.62 and 24,074.99 is: 33,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.16 : 35,990.62 = 24,074.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.16/35,990.62 = 24,074.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.16x = 35,990.62 × 24,074.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.16x = 866,473,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,473,636.64/26,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,242.60

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