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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.49, 38,981.58 and 24,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.49, 38,981.58 and 24,666.17 is: 36,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.49 : 38,981.58 = 24,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.49/38,981.58 = 24,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.49x = 38,981.58 × 24,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.49x = 961,525,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,525,991.74/26,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.02

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