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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.79, 36,168.24 and 24,522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.79, 36,168.24 and 24,522.75 is: 33,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.79 : 36,168.24 = 24,522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.79/36,168.24 = 24,522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.79x = 36,168.24 × 24,522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.79x = 886,944,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,944,707.46/26,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,858.29

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