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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.71, 40,013.22 and 7,950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.71, 40,013.22 and 7,950.43 is: 11,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.71 : 40,013.22 = 7,950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.71/40,013.22 = 7,950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.71x = 40,013.22 × 7,950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.71x = 318,122,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,122,204.90/26,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.43

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