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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.30, 39,046.60 and 6,310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.30, 39,046.60 and 6,310.03 is: 9,464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.30 : 39,046.60 = 6,310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.30/39,046.60 = 6,310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.30x = 39,046.60 × 6,310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.30x = 246,385,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,385,217.40/26,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.96

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