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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.98, 36,019.89 and 24,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.98, 36,019.89 and 24,013.26 is: 33,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.98 : 36,019.89 = 24,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.98/36,019.89 = 24,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.98x = 36,019.89 × 24,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.98x = 864,954,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,954,983.74/26,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,165.48

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