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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.49, 39,049.89 and 6,312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.49, 39,049.89 and 6,312.21 is: 9,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.49 : 39,049.89 = 6,312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.49/39,049.89 = 6,312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.49x = 39,049.89 × 6,312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.49x = 246,491,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,491,106.16/26,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.23

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