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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.68, 40,237.56 and 24,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.68, 40,237.56 and 24,163.82 is: 36,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.68 : 40,237.56 = 24,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.68/40,237.56 = 24,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.68x = 40,237.56 × 24,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.68x = 972,293,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,293,157.08/26,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.69

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