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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.59, 39,731.94 and 6,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.59, 39,731.94 and 6,766.98 is: 10,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.59 : 39,731.94 = 6,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.59/39,731.94 = 6,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.59x = 39,731.94 × 6,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.59x = 268,865,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,865,243.34/26,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.23

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