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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.16, 36,366.45 and 24,719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.16, 36,366.45 and 24,719.73 is: 34,041.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.16 : 36,366.45 = 24,719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.16/36,366.45 = 24,719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.16x = 36,366.45 × 24,719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.16x = 898,968,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,968,825.06/26,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,041.33

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