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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.40, 40,011.60 and 20,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.40, 40,011.60 and 20,064.80 is: 30,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.40 : 40,011.60 = 20,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.40/40,011.60 = 20,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.40x = 40,011.60 × 20,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.40x = 802,824,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,824,751.68/26,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,097.20

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