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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,978.94, 40,257.34 and 24,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,978.94, 40,257.34 and 24,177.15 is: 36,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,978.94 : 40,257.34 = 24,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,978.94/40,257.34 = 24,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,978.94x = 40,257.34 × 24,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,978.94x = 973,307,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,307,687.34/26,978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,076.57

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