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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.61, 40,049.42 and 10,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.61, 40,049.42 and 10,063.37 is: 15,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.61 : 40,049.42 = 10,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.61/40,049.42 = 10,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.61x = 40,049.42 × 10,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.61x = 403,032,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,032,181.55/26,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.06

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