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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.64, 39,039.86 and 6,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.64, 39,039.86 and 6,305.17 is: 9,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.64 : 39,039.86 = 6,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.64/39,039.86 = 6,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.64x = 39,039.86 × 6,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.64x = 246,152,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,152,824.95/26,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.72

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