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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.76, 39,035.55 and 6,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.76, 39,035.55 and 6,302.30 is: 9,453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.76 : 39,035.55 = 6,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.76/39,035.55 = 6,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.76x = 39,035.55 × 6,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.76x = 246,013,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,013,746.77/26,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.43

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