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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.68, 39,088.98 and 6,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.68, 39,088.98 and 6,338.34 is: 9,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.68 : 39,088.98 = 6,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.68/39,088.98 = 6,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.68x = 39,088.98 × 6,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.68x = 247,759,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,759,245.49/26,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.38

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