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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.60, 40,469.34 and 10,351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.60, 40,469.34 and 10,351.75 is: 15,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.60 : 40,469.34 = 10,351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.60/40,469.34 = 10,351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.60x = 40,469.34 × 10,351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.60x = 418,928,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,928,490.35/26,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.75

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