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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.21, 40,068.14 and 6,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.21, 40,068.14 and 6,994.35 is: 10,490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.21 : 40,068.14 = 6,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.21/40,068.14 = 6,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.21x = 40,068.14 × 6,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.21x = 280,250,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,250,560.04/26,714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.69

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