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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.98, 40,351.80 and 26,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.98, 40,351.80 and 26,008.60 is: 38,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.98 : 40,351.80 = 26,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.98/40,351.80 = 26,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.98x = 40,351.80 × 26,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.98x = 1,049,493,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,493,825.48/26,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,952.40

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