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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.61, 40,400.94 and 24,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.61, 40,400.94 and 24,030.17 is: 36,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.61 : 40,400.94 = 24,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.61/40,400.94 = 24,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.61x = 40,400.94 × 24,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.61x = 970,841,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,841,254.36/26,965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.95

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