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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,875.72, 37,003.78 and 24,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,875.72, 37,003.78 and 24,384.59 is: 33,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,875.72 : 37,003.78 = 24,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,875.72/37,003.78 = 24,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,875.72x = 37,003.78 × 24,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,875.72x = 902,321,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,321,757.77/26,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,573.87

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