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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.91, 40,464.97 and 7,254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.91, 40,464.97 and 7,254.01 is: 10,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.91 : 40,464.97 = 7,254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.91/40,464.97 = 7,254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.91x = 40,464.97 × 7,254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.91x = 293,533,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,533,101.86/26,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.11

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