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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.53, 40,219.48 and 24,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.53, 40,219.48 and 24,151.69 is: 36,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.53 : 40,219.48 = 24,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.53/40,219.48 = 24,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.53x = 40,219.48 × 24,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.53x = 971,368,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,368,412.92/26,953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.63

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