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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.63, 39,780.97 and 6,801.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.63, 39,780.97 and 6,801.65 is: 10,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.63 : 39,780.97 = 6,801.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.63/39,780.97 = 6,801.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.63x = 39,780.97 × 6,801.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.63x = 270,576,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,576,234.60/26,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.71

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