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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,753.58, 40,127.33 and 7,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,753.58, 40,127.33 and 7,033.68 is: 10,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,753.58 : 40,127.33 = 7,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,753.58/40,127.33 = 7,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,753.58x = 40,127.33 × 7,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,753.58x = 282,242,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,242,597.84/26,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.71

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