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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.91, 35,991.65 and 24,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.91, 35,991.65 and 24,075.74 is: 33,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.91 : 35,991.65 = 24,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.91/35,991.65 = 24,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.91x = 35,991.65 × 24,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.91x = 866,525,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,525,487.80/26,065.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,243.64

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