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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.97, 40,238.97 and 10,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.97, 40,238.97 and 10,186.02 is: 15,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.97 : 40,238.97 = 10,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.97/40,238.97 = 10,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.97x = 40,238.97 × 10,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.97x = 409,874,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,874,915.00/26,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.03

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