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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.78, 40,430.82 and 10,322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.78, 40,430.82 and 10,322.78 is: 15,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.78 : 40,430.82 = 10,322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.78/40,430.82 = 10,322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.78x = 40,430.82 × 10,322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.78x = 417,358,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,358,460.08/26,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.65

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