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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.99, 40,100.30 and 24,885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.99, 40,100.30 and 24,885.75 is: 37,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.99 : 40,100.30 = 24,885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.99/40,100.30 = 24,885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.99x = 40,100.30 × 24,885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.99x = 997,925,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,925,916.30/26,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.97

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