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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,549.28, 36,651.84 and 24,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,549.28, 36,651.84 and 24,022.56 is: 33,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,549.28 : 36,651.84 = 24,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,549.28/36,651.84 = 24,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,549.28x = 36,651.84 × 24,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,549.28x = 880,471,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,471,025.51/26,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,163.65

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