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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.27, 40,585.99 and 24,247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.27, 40,585.99 and 24,247.70 is: 36,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.27 : 40,585.99 = 24,247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.27/40,585.99 = 24,247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.27x = 40,585.99 × 24,247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.27x = 984,116,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,116,585.55/26,960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,502.48

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