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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.53, 40,217.99 and 24,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.53, 40,217.99 and 24,150.69 is: 36,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.53 : 40,217.99 = 24,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.53/40,217.99 = 24,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.53x = 40,217.99 × 24,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.53x = 971,292,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,292,088.16/26,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,037.15

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