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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.73, 40,036.81 and 6,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.73, 40,036.81 and 6,970.29 is: 10,455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.73 : 40,036.81 = 6,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.73/40,036.81 = 6,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.73x = 40,036.81 × 6,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.73x = 279,068,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,068,158.95/26,691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.23

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