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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.58, 40,189.92 and 7,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.58, 40,189.92 and 7,075.62 is: 10,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.58 : 40,189.92 = 7,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.58/40,189.92 = 7,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.58x = 40,189.92 × 7,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.58x = 284,368,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,368,601.75/26,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.52

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