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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.94, 40,079.28 and 6,996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.94, 40,079.28 and 6,996.42 is: 10,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.94 : 40,079.28 = 6,996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.94/40,079.28 = 6,996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.94x = 40,079.28 × 6,996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.94x = 280,411,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,411,476.18/26,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.25

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