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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.34, 40,017.47 and 10,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.34, 40,017.47 and 10,034.51 is: 15,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.34 : 40,017.47 = 10,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.34/40,017.47 = 10,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.34x = 40,017.47 × 10,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.34x = 401,555,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,555,752.76/26,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.01

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