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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.93, 39,046.39 and 6,309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.93, 39,046.39 and 6,309.48 is: 9,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.93 : 39,046.39 = 6,309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.93/39,046.39 = 6,309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.93x = 39,046.39 × 6,309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.93x = 246,362,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,362,401.00/26,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.22

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