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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.98, 41,073.36 and 26,048.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.98, 41,073.36 and 26,048.17 is: 39,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.98 : 41,073.36 = 26,048.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.98/41,073.36 = 26,048.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.98x = 41,073.36 × 26,048.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.98x = 1,069,885,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,885,863.75/27,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,009.94

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