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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.76, 39,923.80 and 6,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.76, 39,923.80 and 6,892.96 is: 10,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.76 : 39,923.80 = 6,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.76/39,923.80 = 6,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.76x = 39,923.80 × 6,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.76x = 275,193,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,193,156.45/26,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.48

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