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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.16, 35,992 and 24,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.16, 35,992 and 24,075.99 is: 33,243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.16 : 35,992 = 24,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.16/35,992 = 24,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.16x = 35,992 × 24,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.16x = 866,543,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,543,032.08/26,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,243.99

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