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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.49, 36,156.37 and 24,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.49, 36,156.37 and 24,285 is: 33,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.49 : 36,156.37 = 24,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.49/36,156.37 = 24,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.49x = 36,156.37 × 24,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.49x = 878,057,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,057,384.74/26,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,533.50

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