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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.20, 40,492.80 and 24,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.20, 40,492.80 and 24,076.80 is: 36,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.20 : 40,492.80 = 24,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.20/40,492.80 = 24,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.20x = 40,492.80 × 24,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.20x = 974,937,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,937,047.04/26,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.20

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