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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.79, 40,437.27 and 10,313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.79, 40,437.27 and 10,313.43 is: 15,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.79 : 40,437.27 = 10,313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.79/40,437.27 = 10,313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.79x = 40,437.27 × 10,313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.79x = 417,046,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,046,953.54/26,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.09

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