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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.91, 39,073.38 and 6,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.91, 39,073.38 and 6,327.45 is: 9,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.91 : 39,073.38 = 6,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.91/39,073.38 = 6,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.91x = 39,073.38 × 6,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.91x = 247,234,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,234,858.28/26,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.18

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