Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.44, 40,062 and 6,984.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,706.44, 40,062 and 6,984.92 is: 10,477.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,706.44 : 40,062 = 6,984.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,706.44/40,062 = 6,984.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,706.44x = 40,062 × 6,984.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,706.44x = 279,829,865.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,829,865.04/26,706.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,477.99
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