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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.98, 40,045.14 and 24,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.98, 40,045.14 and 24,848.76 is: 37,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.98 : 40,045.14 = 24,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.98/40,045.14 = 24,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.98x = 40,045.14 × 24,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.98x = 995,072,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,072,073.03/26,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,090.83

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