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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.48, 39,033.81 and 6,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.48, 39,033.81 and 6,301 is: 9,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.48 : 39,033.81 = 6,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.48/39,033.81 = 6,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.48x = 39,033.81 × 6,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.48x = 245,952,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,952,036.81/26,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.52

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