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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.21, 40,226.39 and 24,167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.21, 40,226.39 and 24,167.31 is: 36,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.21 : 40,226.39 = 24,167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.21/40,226.39 = 24,167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.21x = 40,226.39 × 24,167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.21x = 972,163,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,163,493.97/26,812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,258.24

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