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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.76, 39,641.56 and 6,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.76, 39,641.56 and 6,706.28 is: 10,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.76 : 39,641.56 = 6,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.76/39,641.56 = 6,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.76x = 39,641.56 × 6,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.76x = 265,847,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,847,401.00/26,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.40

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