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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.09, 36,666.61 and 24,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.09, 36,666.61 and 24,148.80 is: 33,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.09 : 36,666.61 = 24,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.09/36,666.61 = 24,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.09x = 36,666.61 × 24,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.09x = 885,454,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,454,571.20/26,543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.13

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