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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.93, 39,997.53 and 10,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.93, 39,997.53 and 10,028.75 is: 15,040.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.93 : 39,997.53 = 10,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.93/39,997.53 = 10,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.93x = 39,997.53 × 10,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.93x = 401,125,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,125,029.00/26,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.35

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