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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.52, 40,061.22 and 6,989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.52, 40,061.22 and 6,989.98 is: 10,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.52 : 40,061.22 = 6,989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.52/40,061.22 = 6,989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.52x = 40,061.22 × 6,989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.52x = 280,027,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,027,126.58/26,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.17

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