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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.53, 39,747.80 and 6,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.53, 39,747.80 and 6,777.06 is: 10,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.53 : 39,747.80 = 6,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.53/39,747.80 = 6,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.53x = 39,747.80 × 6,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.53x = 269,373,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,373,225.47/26,498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.59

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