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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.91, 39,977.37 and 6,928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.91, 39,977.37 and 6,928.92 is: 10,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.91 : 39,977.37 = 6,928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.91/39,977.37 = 6,928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.91x = 39,977.37 × 6,928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.91x = 276,999,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,999,998.54/26,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.64

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