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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.78, 36,107.98 and 24,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.78, 36,107.98 and 24,437.30 is: 33,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.78 : 36,107.98 = 24,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.78/36,107.98 = 24,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.78x = 36,107.98 × 24,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.78x = 882,381,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,381,298.02/26,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,645.58

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