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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.62, 40,017.15 and 6,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.62, 40,017.15 and 6,955.74 is: 10,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.62 : 40,017.15 = 6,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.62/40,017.15 = 6,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.62x = 40,017.15 × 6,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.62x = 278,348,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,348,890.94/26,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.80

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