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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.91, 39,566.70 and 6,656.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.91, 39,566.70 and 6,656.49 is: 9,984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.91 : 39,566.70 = 6,656.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.91/39,566.70 = 6,656.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.91x = 39,566.70 × 6,656.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.91x = 263,375,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,375,342.88/26,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.69

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