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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.09, 40,382.96 and 7,204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.09, 40,382.96 and 7,204.19 is: 10,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.09 : 40,382.96 = 7,204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.09/40,382.96 = 7,204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.09x = 40,382.96 × 7,204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.09x = 290,926,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,926,480.58/26,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.43

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