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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.29, 40,477.93 and 7,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.29, 40,477.93 and 7,263.33 is: 10,894.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.29 : 40,477.93 = 7,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.29/40,477.93 = 7,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.29x = 40,477.93 × 7,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.29x = 294,004,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,004,526.99/26,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.99

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