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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.56, 40,431.97 and 10,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.56, 40,431.97 and 10,314.31 is: 15,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.56 : 40,431.97 = 10,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.56/40,431.97 = 10,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.56x = 40,431.97 × 10,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.56x = 417,027,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,027,872.49/26,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.94

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