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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,917.68, 40,293.09 and 24,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,917.68, 40,293.09 and 24,621.24 is: 36,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,917.68 : 40,293.09 = 24,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,917.68/40,293.09 = 24,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,917.68x = 40,293.09 × 24,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,917.68x = 992,065,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,065,839.23/26,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,855.55

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