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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.23, 39,039.45 and 6,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.23, 39,039.45 and 6,304.76 is: 9,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.23 : 39,039.45 = 6,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.23/39,039.45 = 6,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.23x = 39,039.45 × 6,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.23x = 246,134,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,134,362.78/26,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.17

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