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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.21, 40,453.68 and 10,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.21, 40,453.68 and 10,325.59 is: 15,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.21 : 40,453.68 = 10,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.21/40,453.68 = 10,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.21x = 40,453.68 × 10,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.21x = 417,708,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,708,113.67/26,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.74

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