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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.58, 39,674.19 and 6,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.58, 39,674.19 and 6,727.96 is: 10,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.58 : 39,674.19 = 6,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.58/39,674.19 = 6,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.58x = 39,674.19 × 6,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.58x = 266,926,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,926,363.35/26,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.89

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