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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.59, 39,918.92 and 6,894.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.59, 39,918.92 and 6,894.87 is: 10,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.59 : 39,918.92 = 6,894.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.59/39,918.92 = 6,894.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.59x = 39,918.92 × 6,894.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.59x = 275,235,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,235,729.47/26,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.54

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