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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.20, 40,470.70 and 24,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.20, 40,470.70 and 24,227.40 is: 36,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.20 : 40,470.70 = 24,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.20/40,470.70 = 24,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.20x = 40,470.70 × 24,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.20x = 980,499,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,499,837.18/26,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,325.30

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