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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.43, 39,047.14 and 6,309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.43, 39,047.14 and 6,309.98 is: 9,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.43 : 39,047.14 = 6,309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.43/39,047.14 = 6,309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.43x = 39,047.14 × 6,309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.43x = 246,386,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,386,672.46/26,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.97

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