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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.78, 40,183.52 and 24,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.78, 40,183.52 and 24,367.08 is: 36,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.78 : 40,183.52 = 24,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.78/40,183.52 = 24,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.78x = 40,183.52 × 24,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.78x = 979,154,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,154,924.69/26,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.70

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