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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.78, 40,424.05 and 10,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.78, 40,424.05 and 10,314 is: 15,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.78 : 40,424.05 = 10,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.78/40,424.05 = 10,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.78x = 40,424.05 × 10,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.78x = 416,933,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,933,651.70/26,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.01

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