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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.16, 37,243.80 and 24,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.16, 37,243.80 and 24,133.68 is: 33,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.16 : 37,243.80 = 24,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.16/37,243.80 = 24,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.16x = 37,243.80 × 24,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.16x = 898,829,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,829,951.18/26,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,320.65

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