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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.61, 40,378.14 and 26,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.61, 40,378.14 and 26,026.23 is: 38,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.61 : 40,378.14 = 26,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.61/40,378.14 = 26,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.61x = 40,378.14 × 26,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.61x = 1,050,890,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,890,758.61/26,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,978.75

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