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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.73, 40,446.02 and 24,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.73, 40,446.02 and 24,060.29 is: 36,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.73 : 40,446.02 = 24,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.73/40,446.02 = 24,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.73x = 40,446.02 × 24,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.73x = 973,142,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,142,828.47/26,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,048.03

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