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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.93, 39,071.35 and 6,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.93, 39,071.35 and 6,326.59 is: 9,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.93 : 39,071.35 = 6,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.93/39,071.35 = 6,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.93x = 39,071.35 × 6,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.93x = 247,188,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,188,412.20/26,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.75

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