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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.14, 39,987.98 and 10,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.14, 39,987.98 and 10,029.72 is: 15,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.14 : 39,987.98 = 10,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.14/39,987.98 = 10,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.14x = 39,987.98 × 10,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.14x = 401,068,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,068,380.18/26,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.85

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