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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.70, 40,063.55 and 10,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.70, 40,063.55 and 10,079.07 is: 15,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.70 : 40,063.55 = 10,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.70/40,063.55 = 10,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.70x = 40,063.55 × 10,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.70x = 403,803,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,803,274.50/26,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.91

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