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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.40, 35,995.10 and 24,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.40, 35,995.10 and 24,078.24 is: 33,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.40 : 35,995.10 = 24,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.40/35,995.10 = 24,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.40x = 35,995.10 × 24,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.40x = 866,698,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,698,656.62/26,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.10

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