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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.83, 40,017.27 and 7,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.83, 40,017.27 and 7,955.40 is: 11,933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.83 : 40,017.27 = 7,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.83/40,017.27 = 7,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.83x = 40,017.27 × 7,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.83x = 318,353,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,353,389.76/26,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.71

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