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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.54, 40,074.69 and 6,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.54, 40,074.69 and 6,995.66 is: 10,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.54 : 40,074.69 = 6,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.54/40,074.69 = 6,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.54x = 40,074.69 × 6,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.54x = 280,348,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,348,905.85/26,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.07

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