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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.51, 39,042.87 and 6,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.51, 39,042.87 and 6,307.02 is: 9,460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.51 : 39,042.87 = 6,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.51/39,042.87 = 6,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.51x = 39,042.87 × 6,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.51x = 246,244,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,244,161.95/26,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.56

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