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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.41, 40,469.99 and 24,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.41, 40,469.99 and 24,183.51 is: 36,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.41 : 40,469.99 = 24,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.41/40,469.99 = 24,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.41x = 40,469.99 × 24,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.41x = 978,706,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,706,407.86/26,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,282.77

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