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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,761.76, 40,148.28 and 10,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,761.76, 40,148.28 and 10,121.42 is: 15,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,761.76 : 40,148.28 = 10,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,761.76/40,148.28 = 10,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,761.76x = 40,148.28 × 10,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,761.76x = 406,357,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,357,553.55/26,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.26

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