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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.06, 40,011.12 and 6,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.06, 40,011.12 and 6,952.60 is: 10,428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.06 : 40,011.12 = 6,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.06/40,011.12 = 6,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.06x = 40,011.12 × 6,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.06x = 278,181,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,181,312.91/26,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.91

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