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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.54, 36,792.63 and 24,888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.54, 36,792.63 and 24,888.06 is: 34,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.54 : 36,792.63 = 24,888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.54/36,792.63 = 24,888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.54x = 36,792.63 × 24,888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.54x = 915,697,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,697,183.00/26,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,325.94

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