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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.18, 40,462.70 and 7,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.18, 40,462.70 and 7,253.73 is: 10,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.18 : 40,462.70 = 7,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.18/40,462.70 = 7,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.18x = 40,462.70 × 7,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.18x = 293,505,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,505,464.60/26,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.58

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