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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.62, 39,071.14 and 6,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.62, 39,071.14 and 6,326.16 is: 9,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.62 : 39,071.14 = 6,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.62/39,071.14 = 6,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.62x = 39,071.14 × 6,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.62x = 247,170,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,170,283.02/26,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.17

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