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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.38, 40,427.51 and 7,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.38, 40,427.51 and 7,229.25 is: 10,842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.38 : 40,427.51 = 7,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.38/40,427.51 = 7,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.38x = 40,427.51 × 7,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.38x = 292,260,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,260,540.52/26,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.38

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