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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.62, 39,045.58 and 6,309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.62, 39,045.58 and 6,309.35 is: 9,463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.62 : 39,045.58 = 6,309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.62/39,045.58 = 6,309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.62x = 39,045.58 × 6,309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.62x = 246,352,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,352,003.40/26,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.93

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