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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.09, 36,459.97 and 24,212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.09, 36,459.97 and 24,212.35 is: 33,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.09 : 36,459.97 = 24,212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.09/36,459.97 = 24,212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.09x = 36,459.97 × 24,212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.09x = 882,781,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,781,675.87/26,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,384.21

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