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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.73, 36,991.85 and 24,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.73, 36,991.85 and 24,367.68 is: 33,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.73 : 36,991.85 = 24,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.73/36,991.85 = 24,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.73x = 36,991.85 × 24,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.73x = 901,405,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,405,441.57/26,882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,531.02

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