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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.62, 39,069.64 and 6,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.62, 39,069.64 and 6,325.16 is: 9,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.62 : 39,069.64 = 6,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.62/39,069.64 = 6,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.62x = 39,069.64 × 6,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.62x = 247,121,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,121,724.14/26,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,487.67

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