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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.73, 36,863.68 and 24,935.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.73, 36,863.68 and 24,935.85 is: 34,424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.73 : 36,863.68 = 24,935.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.73/36,863.68 = 24,935.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.73x = 36,863.68 × 24,935.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.73x = 919,227,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,227,349.43/26,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,424.47

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