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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.82, 40,263.98 and 25,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.82, 40,263.98 and 25,313.70 is: 37,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.82 : 40,263.98 = 25,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.82/40,263.98 = 25,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.82x = 40,263.98 × 25,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.82x = 1,019,230,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,230,310.53/26,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,783.11

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