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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.94, 40,258.83 and 24,178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.94, 40,258.83 and 24,178.15 is: 36,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.94 : 40,258.83 = 24,178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.94/40,258.83 = 24,178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.94x = 40,258.83 × 24,178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.94x = 973,384,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,384,030.56/26,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.07

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