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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.42, 40,013.91 and 6,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.42, 40,013.91 and 6,952.94 is: 10,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.42 : 40,013.91 = 6,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.42/40,013.91 = 6,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.42x = 40,013.91 × 6,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.42x = 278,214,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,214,315.40/26,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.00

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