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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.69, 39,041.42 and 6,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.69, 39,041.42 and 6,306.26 is: 9,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.69 : 39,041.42 = 6,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.69/39,041.42 = 6,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.69x = 39,041.42 × 6,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.69x = 246,205,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,205,118.55/26,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.36

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