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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.69, 39,086.68 and 6,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.69, 39,086.68 and 6,336.26 is: 9,504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.69 : 39,086.68 = 6,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.69/39,086.68 = 6,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.69x = 39,086.68 × 6,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.69x = 247,663,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663,367.02/26,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.43

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