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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.93, 39,069.86 and 6,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.93, 39,069.86 and 6,325.59 is: 9,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.93 : 39,069.86 = 6,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.93/39,069.86 = 6,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.93x = 39,069.86 × 6,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.93x = 247,139,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,139,884.09/26,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.25

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