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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.77, 40,589.76 and 24,250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.77, 40,589.76 and 24,250.19 is: 36,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.77 : 40,589.76 = 24,250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.77/40,589.76 = 24,250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.77x = 40,589.76 × 24,250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.77x = 984,309,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,309,392.05/26,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,506.24

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