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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.72, 40,016.53 and 10,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.72, 40,016.53 and 10,033.89 is: 15,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.72 : 40,016.53 = 10,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.72/40,016.53 = 10,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.72x = 40,016.53 × 10,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.72x = 401,521,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,521,209.95/26,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.07

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