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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.55, 39,046.98 and 6,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.55, 39,046.98 and 6,310.28 is: 9,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.55 : 39,046.98 = 6,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.55/39,046.98 = 6,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.55x = 39,046.98 × 6,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.55x = 246,397,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,397,376.95/26,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.34

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