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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.20, 40,432.80 and 26,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.20, 40,432.80 and 26,187.20 is: 39,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.20 : 40,432.80 = 26,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.20/40,432.80 = 26,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.20x = 40,432.80 × 26,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.20x = 1,058,821,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,821,820.16/26,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,280.80

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