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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.10, 40,018.59 and 10,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.10, 40,018.59 and 10,035.27 is: 15,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.10 : 40,018.59 = 10,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.10/40,018.59 = 10,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.10x = 40,018.59 × 10,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.10x = 401,597,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,597,355.67/26,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.14

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