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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.73, 40,312.64 and 26,615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.73, 40,312.64 and 26,615.67 is: 39,677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.73 : 40,312.64 = 26,615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.73/40,312.64 = 26,615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.73x = 40,312.64 × 26,615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.73x = 1,072,947,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,947,789.99/27,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,677.48

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