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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.82, 39,071.69 and 6,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.82, 39,071.69 and 6,326.34 is: 9,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.82 : 39,071.69 = 6,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.82/39,071.69 = 6,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.82x = 39,071.69 × 6,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.82x = 247,180,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,180,763.68/26,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.50

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