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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,689.07, 40,211.48 and 24,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,689.07, 40,211.48 and 24,159.21 is: 36,399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,689.07 : 40,211.48 = 24,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,689.07/40,211.48 = 24,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,689.07x = 40,211.48 × 24,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,689.07x = 971,477,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,477,589.73/26,689.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.84

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