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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.69, 39,771.91 and 6,793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.69, 39,771.91 and 6,793.21 is: 10,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.69 : 39,771.91 = 6,793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.69/39,771.91 = 6,793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.69x = 39,771.91 × 6,793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.69x = 270,178,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,178,936.73/26,514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.78

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