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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.67, 39,047.16 and 6,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.67, 39,047.16 and 6,310.41 is: 9,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.67 : 39,047.16 = 6,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.67/39,047.16 = 6,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.67x = 39,047.16 × 6,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.67x = 246,403,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,403,588.94/26,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.53

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