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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.59, 40,021.02 and 10,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.59, 40,021.02 and 10,044.27 is: 15,066.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.59 : 40,021.02 = 10,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.59/40,021.02 = 10,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.59x = 40,021.02 × 10,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.59x = 401,981,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,981,930.56/26,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.46

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