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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.94, 40,004.84 and 10,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.94, 40,004.84 and 10,033.49 is: 15,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.94 : 40,004.84 = 10,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.94/40,004.84 = 10,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.94x = 40,004.84 × 10,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.94x = 401,387,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,387,911.90/26,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.38

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