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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.91, 39,064.14 and 6,321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.91, 39,064.14 and 6,321.54 is: 9,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.91 : 39,064.14 = 6,321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.91/39,064.14 = 6,321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.91x = 39,064.14 × 6,321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.91x = 246,945,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,945,523.58/26,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.26

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