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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.07, 39,767.18 and 6,790.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.07, 39,767.18 and 6,790.79 is: 10,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.07 : 39,767.18 = 6,790.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.07/39,767.18 = 6,790.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.07x = 39,767.18 × 6,790.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.07x = 270,050,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,050,335.48/26,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.94

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