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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.02, 40,481.93 and 7,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.02, 40,481.93 and 7,265.18 is: 10,896.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.02 : 40,481.93 = 7,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.02/40,481.93 = 7,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.02x = 40,481.93 × 7,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.02x = 294,108,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,108,508.20/26,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.53

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