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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.48, 39,036.81 and 6,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.48, 39,036.81 and 6,303 is: 9,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.48 : 39,036.81 = 6,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.48/39,036.81 = 6,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.48x = 39,036.81 × 6,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.48x = 246,049,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,049,013.43/26,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.52

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