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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.66, 39,727.80 and 6,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.66, 39,727.80 and 6,763.59 is: 10,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.66 : 39,727.80 = 6,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.66/39,727.80 = 6,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.66x = 39,727.80 × 6,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.66x = 268,702,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,702,550.80/26,484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.59

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