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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.74, 39,777.93 and 24,129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.74, 39,777.93 and 24,129.93 is: 36,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.74 : 39,777.93 = 24,129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.74/39,777.93 = 24,129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.74x = 39,777.93 × 24,129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.74x = 959,838,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,838,545.80/26,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.44

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