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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.23, 40,483.13 and 7,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.23, 40,483.13 and 7,270.97 is: 10,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.23 : 40,483.13 = 7,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.23/40,483.13 = 7,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.23x = 40,483.13 × 7,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.23x = 294,351,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,351,384.97/26,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.45

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