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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.99, 39,725.98 and 6,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.99, 39,725.98 and 6,761.84 is: 10,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.99 : 39,725.98 = 6,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.99/39,725.98 = 6,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.99x = 39,725.98 × 6,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.99x = 268,620,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,620,720.60/26,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.76

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