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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.81, 40,033.23 and 6,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.81, 40,033.23 and 6,967.33 is: 10,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.81 : 40,033.23 = 6,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.81/40,033.23 = 6,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.81x = 40,033.23 × 6,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.81x = 278,924,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,924,724.38/26,688.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.00

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