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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.73, 40,249.31 and 26,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.73, 40,249.31 and 26,573.27 is: 39,613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.73 : 40,249.31 = 26,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.73/40,249.31 = 26,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.73x = 40,249.31 × 26,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.73x = 1,069,555,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,555,447.83/26,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,613.56

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