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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.83, 40,382.73 and 10,282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.83, 40,382.73 and 10,282.23 is: 15,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.83 : 40,382.73 = 10,282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.83/40,382.73 = 10,282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.83x = 40,382.73 × 10,282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.83x = 415,224,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,224,517.89/26,920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.91

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