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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.41, 35,990.96 and 24,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.41, 35,990.96 and 24,075.24 is: 33,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.41 : 35,990.96 = 24,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.41/35,990.96 = 24,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.41x = 35,990.96 × 24,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.41x = 866,490,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,490,999.83/26,065.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,242.95

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