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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.62, 40,003.28 and 10,876.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.62, 40,003.28 and 10,876.23 is: 16,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.62 : 40,003.28 = 10,876.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.62/40,003.28 = 10,876.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.62x = 40,003.28 × 10,876.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.62x = 435,084,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,084,874.03/26,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.00

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