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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.02, 36,961.86 and 24,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.02, 36,961.86 and 24,684.06 is: 34,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.02 : 36,961.86 = 24,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.02/36,961.86 = 24,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.02x = 36,961.86 × 24,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.02x = 912,368,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,368,769.95/26,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,039.77

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