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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.03, 40,220.22 and 24,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.03, 40,220.22 and 24,152.19 is: 36,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.03 : 40,220.22 = 24,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.03/40,220.22 = 24,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.03x = 40,220.22 × 24,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.03x = 971,406,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,406,395.28/26,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.38

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