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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.27, 39,718.86 and 6,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.27, 39,718.86 and 6,757.82 is: 10,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.27 : 39,718.86 = 6,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.27/39,718.86 = 6,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.27x = 39,718.86 × 6,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.27x = 268,412,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,412,981.22/26,479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.72

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