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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.73, 39,641.41 and 6,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.73, 39,641.41 and 6,436.98 is: 9,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.73 : 39,641.41 = 6,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.73/39,641.41 = 6,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.73x = 39,641.41 × 6,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.73x = 255,170,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,170,848.15/26,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.42

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