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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.41, 36,150.77 and 24,280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.41, 36,150.77 and 24,280.93 is: 33,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.41 : 36,150.77 = 24,280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.41/36,150.77 = 24,280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.41x = 36,150.77 × 24,280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.41x = 877,774,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,774,194.41/26,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,527.90

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