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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.70, 39,653.37 and 6,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.70, 39,653.37 and 6,714 is: 10,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.70 : 39,653.37 = 6,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.70/39,653.37 = 6,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.70x = 39,653.37 × 6,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.70x = 266,232,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,232,726.18/26,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.95

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