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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,115.39, 40,488.51 and 23,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,115.39, 40,488.51 and 23,926.24 is: 35,726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,115.39 : 40,488.51 = 23,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,115.39/40,488.51 = 23,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,115.39x = 40,488.51 × 23,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,115.39x = 968,737,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,737,807.50/27,115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,726.49

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