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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,856.88, 37,059.96 and 24,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,856.88, 37,059.96 and 24,875.44 is: 34,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,856.88 : 37,059.96 = 24,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,856.88/37,059.96 = 24,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,856.88x = 37,059.96 × 24,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,856.88x = 921,882,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,882,811.38/26,856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,325.76

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