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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.83, 39,830.67 and 6,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.83, 39,830.67 and 6,830.73 is: 10,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.83 : 39,830.67 = 6,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.83/39,830.67 = 6,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.83x = 39,830.67 × 6,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.83x = 272,072,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,072,552.49/26,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.08

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