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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.23, 40,059.35 and 10,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.23, 40,059.35 and 10,070 is: 15,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.23 : 40,059.35 = 10,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.23/40,059.35 = 10,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.23x = 40,059.35 × 10,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.23x = 403,397,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,397,654.50/26,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,105.00

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