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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.40, 40,433.10 and 24,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.40, 40,433.10 and 24,363.40 is: 36,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.40 : 40,433.10 = 24,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.40/40,433.10 = 24,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.40x = 40,433.10 × 24,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.40x = 985,087,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,087,788.54/26,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,545.10

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