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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.72, 40,453.26 and 26,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.72, 40,453.26 and 26,346.76 is: 39,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.72 : 40,453.26 = 26,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.72/40,453.26 = 26,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.72x = 40,453.26 × 26,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.72x = 1,065,812,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,812,332.44/27,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,463.25

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