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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,868.91, 40,298.12 and 25,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,868.91, 40,298.12 and 25,535.33 is: 38,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,868.91 : 40,298.12 = 25,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,868.91/40,298.12 = 25,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,868.91x = 40,298.12 × 25,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,868.91x = 1,029,025,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,025,664.90/26,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,298.01

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