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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,842.86, 40,253.94 and 10,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,842.86, 40,253.94 and 10,194.12 is: 15,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,842.86 : 40,253.94 = 10,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,842.86/40,253.94 = 10,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,842.86x = 40,253.94 × 10,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,842.86x = 410,353,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,353,494.83/26,842.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.25

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