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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.91, 37,217.52 and 24,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.91, 37,217.52 and 24,427.86 is: 33,743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.91 : 37,217.52 = 24,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.91/37,217.52 = 24,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.91x = 37,217.52 × 24,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.91x = 909,144,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,144,368.11/26,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,743.36

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