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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.04, 39,995.52 and 6,942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.04, 39,995.52 and 6,942.16 is: 10,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.04 : 39,995.52 = 6,942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.04/39,995.52 = 6,942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.04x = 39,995.52 × 6,942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.04x = 277,655,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,655,299.12/26,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.10

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