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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.90, 40,009.80 and 6,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.90, 40,009.80 and 6,952.62 is: 10,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.90 : 40,009.80 = 6,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.90/40,009.80 = 6,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.90x = 40,009.80 × 6,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.90x = 278,172,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,172,935.68/26,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.66

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