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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.09, 36,375.90 and 24,345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.09, 36,375.90 and 24,345.18 is: 33,623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.09 : 36,375.90 = 24,345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.09/36,375.90 = 24,345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.09x = 36,375.90 × 24,345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.09x = 885,578,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,578,032.25/26,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.47

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