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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.11, 39,073.66 and 6,327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.11, 39,073.66 and 6,327.53 is: 9,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.11 : 39,073.66 = 6,327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.11/39,073.66 = 6,327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.11x = 39,073.66 × 6,327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.11x = 247,239,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,239,759.49/26,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.30

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