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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,885.32, 40,327.85 and 6,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,885.32, 40,327.85 and 6,894.73 is: 10,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,885.32 : 40,327.85 = 6,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,885.32/40,327.85 = 6,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,885.32x = 40,327.85 × 6,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,885.32x = 278,049,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,049,401.12/26,885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.05

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