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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.76, 40,009.92 and 6,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.76, 40,009.92 and 6,950.32 is: 10,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.76 : 40,009.92 = 6,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.76/40,009.92 = 6,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.76x = 40,009.92 × 6,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.76x = 278,081,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,081,747.17/26,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.07

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