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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.59, 36,053.84 and 24,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.59, 36,053.84 and 24,620.14 is: 33,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.59 : 36,053.84 = 24,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.59/36,053.84 = 24,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.59x = 36,053.84 × 24,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.59x = 887,650,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,650,588.34/26,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,990.60

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