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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.43, 39,767.72 and 6,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.43, 39,767.72 and 6,791.18 is: 10,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.43 : 39,767.72 = 6,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.43/39,767.72 = 6,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.43x = 39,767.72 × 6,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.43x = 270,069,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,069,562.85/26,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.53

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