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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.61, 40,181.81 and 7,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.61, 40,181.81 and 7,065 is: 10,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.61 : 40,181.81 = 7,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.61/40,181.81 = 7,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.61x = 40,181.81 × 7,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.61x = 283,884,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,884,452.33/26,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.00

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