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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.04, 36,780.90 and 24,879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.04, 36,780.90 and 24,879.56 is: 34,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.04 : 36,780.90 = 24,879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.04/36,780.90 = 24,879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.04x = 36,780.90 × 24,879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.04x = 915,092,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,092,608.40/26,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,314.21

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