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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,106.92, 40,394.34 and 26,215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,106.92, 40,394.34 and 26,215.11 is: 39,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,106.92 : 40,394.34 = 26,215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,106.92/40,394.34 = 26,215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,106.92x = 40,394.34 × 26,215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,106.92x = 1,058,942,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,942,066.48/27,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,065.38

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