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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.67, 40,011.05 and 7,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.67, 40,011.05 and 7,951.28 is: 11,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.67 : 40,011.05 = 7,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.67/40,011.05 = 7,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.67x = 40,011.05 × 7,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.67x = 318,138,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,138,821.83/26,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.52

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