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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.70, 39,725.51 and 6,762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.70, 39,725.51 and 6,762.27 is: 10,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.70 : 39,725.51 = 6,762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.70/39,725.51 = 6,762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.70x = 39,725.51 × 6,762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.70x = 268,634,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,634,624.51/26,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.39

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