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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.64, 39,035.28 and 6,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.64, 39,035.28 and 6,302.30 is: 9,453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.64 : 39,035.28 = 6,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.64/39,035.28 = 6,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.64x = 39,035.28 × 6,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.64x = 246,012,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,012,045.14/26,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.41

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