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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.18, 39,046.41 and 6,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.18, 39,046.41 and 6,309.90 is: 9,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.18 : 39,046.41 = 6,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.18/39,046.41 = 6,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.18x = 39,046.41 × 6,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.18x = 246,378,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,378,942.46/26,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.76

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