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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,720.55, 40,083.12 and 6,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,720.55, 40,083.12 and 6,999.11 is: 10,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,720.55 : 40,083.12 = 6,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,720.55/40,083.12 = 6,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,720.55x = 40,083.12 × 6,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,720.55x = 280,546,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,546,115.92/26,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.26

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