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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.89, 40,885.32 and 7,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.89, 40,885.32 and 7,266.39 is: 10,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.89 : 40,885.32 = 7,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.89/40,885.32 = 7,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.89x = 40,885.32 × 7,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.89x = 297,088,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,088,680.39/27,256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.58

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