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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.04, 36,774 and 24,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.04, 36,774 and 24,874.56 is: 34,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.04 : 36,774 = 24,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.04/36,774 = 24,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.04x = 36,774 × 24,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.04x = 914,737,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,737,069.44/26,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,307.31

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