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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,627.72, 60,916.92 and 26,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,627.72, 60,916.92 and 26,570.76 is: 39,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,627.72 : 60,916.92 = 26,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,627.72/60,916.92 = 26,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,627.72x = 60,916.92 × 26,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,627.72x = 1,618,608,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,608,861.26/40,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,840.01

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