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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.70, 36,629.72 and 24,298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.70, 36,629.72 and 24,298.55 is: 33,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.70 : 36,629.72 = 24,298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.70/36,629.72 = 24,298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.70x = 36,629.72 × 24,298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.70x = 890,049,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,049,006.75/26,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.25

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