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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.76, 40,207.74 and 10,172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.76, 40,207.74 and 10,172.62 is: 15,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.76 : 40,207.74 = 10,172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.76/40,207.74 = 10,172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.76x = 40,207.74 × 10,172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.76x = 409,018,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,018,060.08/26,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.16

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