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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.80, 40,094.70 and 24,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.80, 40,094.70 and 24,008.20 is: 36,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.80 : 40,094.70 = 24,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.80/40,094.70 = 24,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.80x = 40,094.70 × 24,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.80x = 962,601,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,601,576.54/26,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.30

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