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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.77, 40,588.25 and 24,249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.77, 40,588.25 and 24,249.19 is: 36,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.77 : 40,588.25 = 24,249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.77/40,588.25 = 24,249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.77x = 40,588.25 × 24,249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.77x = 984,232,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,232,186.02/26,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,504.73

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