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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.19, 40,011.31 and 6,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.19, 40,011.31 and 6,952.73 is: 10,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.19 : 40,011.31 = 6,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.19/40,011.31 = 6,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.19x = 40,011.31 × 6,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.19x = 278,187,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,187,617.94/26,674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.10

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