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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.70, 40,438.05 and 24,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.70, 40,438.05 and 24,496.30 is: 36,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.70 : 40,438.05 = 24,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.70/40,438.05 = 24,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.70x = 40,438.05 × 24,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.70x = 990,582,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,582,604.22/26,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,744.45

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