Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,936.64, 40,404.96 and 7,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,936.64, 40,404.96 and 7,218 is: 10,827
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,936.64 : 40,404.96 = 7,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,936.64/40,404.96 = 7,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,936.64x = 40,404.96 × 7,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,936.64x = 291,643,001.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,643,001.28/26,936.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,827
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