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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.27, 39,892.91 and 6,875.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.27, 39,892.91 and 6,875.42 is: 10,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.27 : 39,892.91 = 6,875.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.27/39,892.91 = 6,875.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.27x = 39,892.91 × 6,875.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.27x = 274,280,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,280,277.43/26,595.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.12

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