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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.68, 39,047.28 and 6,310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.68, 39,047.28 and 6,310.16 is: 9,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.68 : 39,047.28 = 6,310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.68/39,047.28 = 6,310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.68x = 39,047.28 × 6,310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.68x = 246,394,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,394,584.36/26,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.18

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