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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,873.98, 37,001.39 and 24,382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,873.98, 37,001.39 and 24,382.85 is: 33,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,873.98 : 37,001.39 = 24,382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,873.98/37,001.39 = 24,382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,873.98x = 37,001.39 × 24,382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,873.98x = 902,199,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,199,342.16/26,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,571.48

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