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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.09, 39,996.13 and 6,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.09, 39,996.13 and 6,942.59 is: 10,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.09 : 39,996.13 = 6,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.09/39,996.13 = 6,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.09x = 39,996.13 × 6,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.09x = 277,676,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,676,565.35/26,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.88

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