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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.73, 40,773.67 and 26,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.73, 40,773.67 and 26,019.74 is: 39,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.73 : 40,773.67 = 26,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.73/40,773.67 = 26,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.73x = 40,773.67 × 26,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.73x = 1,060,920,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,920,255.36/27,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,089.60

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