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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.51, 40,066.96 and 6,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.51, 40,066.96 and 6,988.24 is: 10,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.51 : 40,066.96 = 6,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.51/40,066.96 = 6,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.51x = 40,066.96 × 6,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.51x = 279,997,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,997,332.22/26,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.06

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