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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.73, 40,015.92 and 6,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.73, 40,015.92 and 6,954.26 is: 10,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.73 : 40,015.92 = 6,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.73/40,015.92 = 6,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.73x = 40,015.92 × 6,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.73x = 278,280,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,280,937.82/26,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.99

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