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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.84, 39,554.70 and 6,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.84, 39,554.70 and 6,649.94 is: 9,974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.84 : 39,554.70 = 6,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.84/39,554.70 = 6,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.84x = 39,554.70 × 6,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.84x = 263,036,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,036,381.72/26,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.89

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