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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.80, 40,498.20 and 24,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.80, 40,498.20 and 24,155.70 is: 36,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.80 : 40,498.20 = 24,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.80/40,498.20 = 24,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.80x = 40,498.20 × 24,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.80x = 978,262,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,262,369.74/26,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.55

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