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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.77, 39,647.52 and 6,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.77, 39,647.52 and 6,709.52 is: 10,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.77 : 39,647.52 = 6,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.77/39,647.52 = 6,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.77x = 39,647.52 × 6,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.77x = 266,015,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,015,630.15/26,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.62

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