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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.69, 40,053.35 and 6,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.69, 40,053.35 and 6,979.24 is: 10,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.69 : 40,053.35 = 6,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.69/40,053.35 = 6,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.69x = 40,053.35 × 6,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.69x = 279,541,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,541,942.45/26,700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.47

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