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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.60, 39,041.52 and 6,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.60, 39,041.52 and 6,306.14 is: 9,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.60 : 39,041.52 = 6,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.60/39,041.52 = 6,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.60x = 39,041.52 × 6,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.60x = 246,201,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,201,290.93/26,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.24

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