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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.66, 40,006.26 and 24,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.66, 40,006.26 and 24,022.72 is: 36,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.66 : 40,006.26 = 24,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.66/40,006.26 = 24,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.66x = 40,006.26 × 24,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.66x = 961,059,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,059,182.23/26,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,194.46

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