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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.67, 40,137.56 and 26,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.67, 40,137.56 and 26,072.66 is: 38,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.67 : 40,137.56 = 26,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.67/40,137.56 = 26,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.67x = 40,137.56 × 26,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.67x = 1,046,492,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,492,624.06/26,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,801.14

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