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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.80, 40,245.90 and 23,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.80, 40,245.90 and 23,924.20 is: 35,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.80 : 40,245.90 = 23,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.80/40,245.90 = 23,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.80x = 40,245.90 × 23,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.80x = 962,850,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,850,960.78/26,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,892.72

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