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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.96, 40,452.51 and 6,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.96, 40,452.51 and 6,977.88 is: 10,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.96 : 40,452.51 = 6,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.96/40,452.51 = 6,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.96x = 40,452.51 × 6,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.96x = 282,272,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,272,769.20/26,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.97

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