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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.16, 36,182.13 and 24,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.16, 36,182.13 and 24,303.72 is: 33,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.16 : 36,182.13 = 24,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.16/36,182.13 = 24,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.16x = 36,182.13 × 24,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.16x = 879,360,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,360,356.52/26,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,559.32

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