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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.96, 40,188.12 and 7,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.96, 40,188.12 and 7,069.53 is: 10,604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.96 : 40,188.12 = 7,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.96/40,188.12 = 7,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.96x = 40,188.12 × 7,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.96x = 284,111,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,111,119.98/26,790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.74

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