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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.76, 40,017.20 and 7,955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.76, 40,017.20 and 7,955.37 is: 11,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.76 : 40,017.20 = 7,955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.76/40,017.20 = 7,955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.76x = 40,017.20 × 7,955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.76x = 318,351,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,351,632.36/26,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.67

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