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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.57, 40,441.68 and 10,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.57, 40,441.68 and 10,335.33 is: 15,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.57 : 40,441.68 = 10,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.57/40,441.68 = 10,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.57x = 40,441.68 × 10,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.57x = 417,978,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,978,108.55/26,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.39

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