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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.96, 40,069.92 and 10,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.96, 40,069.92 and 10,083.32 is: 15,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.96 : 40,069.92 = 10,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.96/40,069.92 = 10,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.96x = 40,069.92 × 10,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.96x = 404,037,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,037,825.73/26,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.28

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