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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,728.73, 40,093.26 and 7,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,728.73, 40,093.26 and 7,007.12 is: 10,510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,728.73 : 40,093.26 = 7,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,728.73/40,093.26 = 7,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,728.73x = 40,093.26 × 7,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,728.73x = 280,938,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,938,083.54/26,728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.72

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