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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.58, 40,179.44 and 7,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.58, 40,179.44 and 7,068.62 is: 10,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.58 : 40,179.44 = 7,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.58/40,179.44 = 7,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.58x = 40,179.44 × 7,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.58x = 284,013,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,013,193.17/26,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.02

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