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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.72, 37,059.72 and 24,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.72, 37,059.72 and 24,965.16 is: 34,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.72 : 37,059.72 = 24,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.72/37,059.72 = 24,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.72x = 37,059.72 × 24,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.72x = 925,201,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,201,839.36/26,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.01

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