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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.94, 39,745.34 and 6,774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.94, 39,745.34 and 6,774.67 is: 10,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.94 : 39,745.34 = 6,774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.94/39,745.34 = 6,774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.94x = 39,745.34 × 6,774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.94x = 269,261,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,261,562.54/26,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.37

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