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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.86, 40,017.65 and 6,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.86, 40,017.65 and 6,955.38 is: 10,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.86 : 40,017.65 = 6,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.86/40,017.65 = 6,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.86x = 40,017.65 × 6,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.86x = 278,337,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,337,927.68/26,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.69

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