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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.73, 40,461.70 and 7,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.73, 40,461.70 and 7,251.68 is: 10,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.73 : 40,461.70 = 7,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.73/40,461.70 = 7,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.73x = 40,461.70 × 7,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.73x = 293,415,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,415,300.66/26,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.20

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