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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.70, 40,427.51 and 7,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.70, 40,427.51 and 7,230.74 is: 10,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.70 : 40,427.51 = 7,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.70/40,427.51 = 7,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.70x = 40,427.51 × 7,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.70x = 292,320,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,320,575.37/26,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.29

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