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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.67, 40,233.08 and 24,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.67, 40,233.08 and 24,160.82 is: 36,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.67 : 40,233.08 = 24,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.67/40,233.08 = 24,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.67x = 40,233.08 × 24,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.67x = 972,064,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,064,063.16/26,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,052.21

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