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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.60, 40,010.40 and 20,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.60, 40,010.40 and 20,529.60 is: 30,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.60 : 40,010.40 = 20,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.60/40,010.40 = 20,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.60x = 40,010.40 × 20,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.60x = 821,397,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,397,507.84/26,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,794.40

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