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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.98, 40,007.28 and 6,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.98, 40,007.28 and 6,948.56 is: 10,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.98 : 40,007.28 = 6,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.98/40,007.28 = 6,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.98x = 40,007.28 × 6,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.98x = 277,992,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,992,985.52/26,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.44

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