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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.91, 39,079.38 and 6,331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.91, 39,079.38 and 6,331.45 is: 9,497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.91 : 39,079.38 = 6,331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.91/39,079.38 = 6,331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.91x = 39,079.38 × 6,331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.91x = 247,429,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,429,140.50/26,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.18

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