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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.59, 40,020.84 and 10,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.59, 40,020.84 and 10,036.76 is: 15,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.59 : 40,020.84 = 10,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.59/40,020.84 = 10,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.59x = 40,020.84 × 10,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.59x = 401,679,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,679,566.08/26,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.38

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