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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,704.31, 40,059.17 and 6,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,704.31, 40,059.17 and 6,983.03 is: 10,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704.31 : 40,059.17 = 6,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704.31/40,059.17 = 6,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704.31x = 40,059.17 × 6,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704.31x = 279,734,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,734,150.67/26,704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.25

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