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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.59, 40,019.34 and 10,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.59, 40,019.34 and 10,035.76 is: 15,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.59 : 40,019.34 = 10,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.59/40,019.34 = 10,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.59x = 40,019.34 × 10,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.59x = 401,624,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,624,491.60/26,675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.88

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