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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.66, 35,992.69 and 24,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.66, 35,992.69 and 24,076.49 is: 33,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.66 : 35,992.69 = 24,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.66/35,992.69 = 24,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.66x = 35,992.69 × 24,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.66x = 866,577,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,577,400.70/26,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.67

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