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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.61, 40,014.46 and 7,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.61, 40,014.46 and 7,956.70 is: 11,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.61 : 40,014.46 = 7,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.61/40,014.46 = 7,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.61x = 40,014.46 × 7,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.61x = 318,382,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,382,919.04/26,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.91

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