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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.90, 40,012.80 and 6,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.90, 40,012.80 and 6,954.62 is: 10,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.90 : 40,012.80 = 6,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.90/40,012.80 = 6,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.90x = 40,012.80 × 6,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.90x = 278,273,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,273,819.14/26,675.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.66

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