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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.83, 36,644.27 and 24,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.83, 36,644.27 and 24,132.60 is: 33,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.83 : 36,644.27 = 24,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.83/36,644.27 = 24,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.83x = 36,644.27 × 24,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.83x = 884,321,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,321,389.54/26,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,336.87

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