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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.99, 40,042.15 and 24,846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.99, 40,042.15 and 24,846.75 is: 37,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.99 : 40,042.15 = 24,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.99/40,042.15 = 24,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.99x = 40,042.15 × 24,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.99x = 994,917,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,917,228.40/26,825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,087.82

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