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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.30, 40,464.45 and 24,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.30, 40,464.45 and 24,133.20 is: 36,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.30 : 40,464.45 = 24,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.30/40,464.45 = 24,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.30x = 40,464.45 × 24,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.30x = 976,536,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,536,664.74/26,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,199.80

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