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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.73, 39,075.96 and 6,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.73, 39,075.96 and 6,329.34 is: 9,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.73 : 39,075.96 = 6,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.73/39,075.96 = 6,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.73x = 39,075.96 × 6,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.73x = 247,325,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,325,036.67/26,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.98

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