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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.88, 37,296.16 and 24,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.88, 37,296.16 and 24,484.82 is: 33,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.88 : 37,296.16 = 24,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.88/37,296.16 = 24,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.88x = 37,296.16 × 24,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.88x = 913,189,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,189,764.29/26,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,821.99

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