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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,760.66, 36,949.41 and 24,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,760.66, 36,949.41 and 24,770.34 is: 34,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,760.66 : 36,949.41 = 24,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,760.66/36,949.41 = 24,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,760.66x = 36,949.41 × 24,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,760.66x = 915,249,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,249,448.50/26,760.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,201.30

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