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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.04, 40,073.94 and 6,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.04, 40,073.94 and 6,995.16 is: 10,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.04 : 40,073.94 = 6,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.04/40,073.94 = 6,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.04x = 40,073.94 × 6,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.04x = 280,323,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,323,622.13/26,717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.32

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