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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.16, 37,253.16 and 24,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.16, 37,253.16 and 24,042.32 is: 33,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.16 : 37,253.16 = 24,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.16/37,253.16 = 24,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.16x = 37,253.16 × 24,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.16x = 895,652,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,652,393.73/26,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,204.09

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