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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.97, 40,214.56 and 7,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.97, 40,214.56 and 7,092.08 is: 10,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.97 : 40,214.56 = 7,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.97/40,214.56 = 7,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.97x = 40,214.56 × 7,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.97x = 285,204,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,204,876.68/26,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.22

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