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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.35, 37,037.17 and 24,948.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.35, 37,037.17 and 24,948.71 is: 34,415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.35 : 37,037.17 = 24,948.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.35/37,037.17 = 24,948.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.35x = 37,037.17 × 24,948.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.35x = 924,029,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,029,613.55/26,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,415.34

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