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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.93, 39,078.86 and 6,331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.93, 39,078.86 and 6,331.59 is: 9,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.93 : 39,078.86 = 6,331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.93/39,078.86 = 6,331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.93x = 39,078.86 × 6,331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.93x = 247,431,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,431,287.53/26,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.25

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