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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.67, 40,139.04 and 26,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.67, 40,139.04 and 26,073.66 is: 38,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.67 : 40,139.04 = 26,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.67/40,139.04 = 26,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.67x = 40,139.04 × 26,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.67x = 1,046,571,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,571,681.69/26,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,802.63

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