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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.47, 40,214.91 and 24,148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.47, 40,214.91 and 24,148.59 is: 36,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.47 : 40,214.91 = 24,148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.47/40,214.91 = 24,148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.47x = 40,214.91 × 24,148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.47x = 971,133,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,133,373.48/26,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.01

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