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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.38, 39,051.68 and 6,312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.38, 39,051.68 and 6,312.97 is: 9,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.38 : 39,051.68 = 6,312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.38/39,051.68 = 6,312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.38x = 39,051.68 × 6,312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.38x = 246,531,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,531,955.10/26,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.48

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