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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.58, 39,719.33 and 6,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.58, 39,719.33 and 6,758.14 is: 10,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.58 : 39,719.33 = 6,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.58/39,719.33 = 6,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.58x = 39,719.33 × 6,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.58x = 268,428,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,428,594.25/26,479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.19

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