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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.36, 40,291.99 and 7,139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.36, 40,291.99 and 7,139.91 is: 10,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.36 : 40,291.99 = 7,139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.36/40,291.99 = 7,139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.36x = 40,291.99 × 7,139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.36x = 287,681,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,681,146.62/26,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,709.85

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