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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.70, 39,671.37 and 6,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.70, 39,671.37 and 6,726 is: 10,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.70 : 39,671.37 = 6,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.70/39,671.37 = 6,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.70x = 39,671.37 × 6,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.70x = 266,829,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,829,634.62/26,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.95

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