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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,490.78, 36,555.62 and 24,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,490.78, 36,555.62 and 24,374.86 is: 33,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,490.78 : 36,555.62 = 24,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,490.78/36,555.62 = 24,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,490.78x = 36,555.62 × 24,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,490.78x = 891,038,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,038,119.71/26,490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,635.78

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