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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.94, 40,070.22 and 6,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.94, 40,070.22 and 6,990.48 is: 10,486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.94 : 40,070.22 = 6,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.94/40,070.22 = 6,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.94x = 40,070.22 × 6,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.94x = 280,110,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,110,071.51/26,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.32

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