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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.06, 40,128.29 and 7,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.06, 40,128.29 and 7,030.58 is: 10,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.06 : 40,128.29 = 7,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.06/40,128.29 = 7,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.06x = 40,128.29 × 7,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.06x = 282,125,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,125,153.11/26,752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.92

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