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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.92, 39,047.54 and 6,310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.92, 39,047.54 and 6,310.65 is: 9,465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.92 : 39,047.54 = 6,310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.92/39,047.54 = 6,310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.92x = 39,047.54 × 6,310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.92x = 246,415,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,415,358.30/26,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.89

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