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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.79, 40,155.48 and 24,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.79, 40,155.48 and 24,572.52 is: 36,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.79 : 40,155.48 = 24,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.79/40,155.48 = 24,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.79x = 40,155.48 × 24,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.79x = 986,721,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,721,335.41/26,786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,836.12

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