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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.70, 40,032.45 and 20,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.70, 40,032.45 and 20,040.90 is: 30,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.70 : 40,032.45 = 20,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.70/40,032.45 = 20,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.70x = 40,032.45 × 20,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.70x = 802,286,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,286,327.21/26,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,085.70

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