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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.24, 39,046.51 and 6,309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.24, 39,046.51 and 6,309.97 is: 9,464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.24 : 39,046.51 = 6,309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.24/39,046.51 = 6,309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.24x = 39,046.51 × 6,309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.24x = 246,382,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,382,216.98/26,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.87

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