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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.74, 39,045.76 and 6,309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.74, 39,045.76 and 6,309.47 is: 9,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.74 : 39,045.76 = 6,309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.74/39,045.76 = 6,309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.74x = 39,045.76 × 6,309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.74x = 246,357,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,357,856.12/26,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.11

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