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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.54, 39,714.67 and 6,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.54, 39,714.67 and 6,754.26 is: 10,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.54 : 39,714.67 = 6,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.54/39,714.67 = 6,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.54x = 39,714.67 × 6,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.54x = 268,243,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,243,364.37/26,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.74

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