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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.88, 37,054.44 and 24,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.88, 37,054.44 and 24,871.44 is: 34,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.88 : 37,054.44 = 24,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.88/37,054.44 = 24,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.88x = 37,054.44 × 24,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.88x = 921,597,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,597,281.19/26,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,320.24

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