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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.17, 39,049.41 and 6,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.17, 39,049.41 and 6,311.91 is: 9,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.17 : 39,049.41 = 6,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.17/39,049.41 = 6,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.17x = 39,049.41 × 6,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.17x = 246,476,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,476,361.47/26,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.78

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