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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.65, 39,978.49 and 6,929.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.65, 39,978.49 and 6,929.69 is: 10,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.65 : 39,978.49 = 6,929.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.65/39,978.49 = 6,929.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.65x = 39,978.49 × 6,929.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.65x = 277,038,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,038,542.37/26,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.80

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