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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.76, 40,460.04 and 10,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.76, 40,460.04 and 10,329.12 is: 15,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.76 : 40,460.04 = 10,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.76/40,460.04 = 10,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.76x = 40,460.04 × 10,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.76x = 417,916,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,916,608.36/26,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.75

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