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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.31, 40,161.62 and 26,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.31, 40,161.62 and 26,675.47 is: 39,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.31 : 40,161.62 = 26,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.31/40,161.62 = 26,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.31x = 40,161.62 × 26,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.31x = 1,071,330,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,330,089.46/26,970.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,722.57

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