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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.63, 39,042.79 and 6,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.63, 39,042.79 and 6,307.18 is: 9,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.63 : 39,042.79 = 6,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.63/39,042.79 = 6,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.63x = 39,042.79 × 6,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.63x = 246,249,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,249,904.23/26,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.73

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