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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.66, 40,007.76 and 24,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.66, 40,007.76 and 24,023.72 is: 36,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.66 : 40,007.76 = 24,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.66/40,007.76 = 24,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.66x = 40,007.76 × 24,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.66x = 961,135,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,135,224.07/26,553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.96

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