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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,113.52, 35,977.56 and 24,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,113.52, 35,977.56 and 24,869.36 is: 34,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,113.52 : 35,977.56 = 24,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,113.52/35,977.56 = 24,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,113.52x = 35,977.56 × 24,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,113.52x = 894,738,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,738,891.56/26,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,263.43

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