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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.47, 40,231.30 and 24,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.47, 40,231.30 and 24,159.59 is: 36,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.47 : 40,231.30 = 24,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.47/40,231.30 = 24,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.47x = 40,231.30 × 24,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.47x = 971,971,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,971,713.17/26,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,050.40

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