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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.41, 39,768.92 and 6,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.41, 39,768.92 and 6,790.44 is: 10,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.41 : 39,768.92 = 6,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.41/39,768.92 = 6,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.41x = 39,768.92 × 6,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.41x = 270,048,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,048,465.12/26,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.74

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