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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.98, 39,754.44 and 6,781.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.98, 39,754.44 and 6,781.55 is: 10,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.98 : 39,754.44 = 6,781.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.98/39,754.44 = 6,781.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.98x = 39,754.44 × 6,781.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.98x = 269,596,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,596,523.81/26,502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.31

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