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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.08, 39,676.44 and 6,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.08, 39,676.44 and 6,729.47 is: 10,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.08 : 39,676.44 = 6,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.08/39,676.44 = 6,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.08x = 39,676.44 × 6,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.08x = 267,001,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,001,214.30/26,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.15

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