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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.40, 35,997.86 and 24,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.40, 35,997.86 and 24,080.24 is: 33,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.40 : 35,997.86 = 24,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.40/35,997.86 = 24,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.40x = 35,997.86 × 24,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.40x = 866,837,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,837,108.29/26,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,249.86

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