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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.76, 39,095.68 and 6,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.76, 39,095.68 and 6,342.20 is: 9,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.76 : 39,095.68 = 6,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.76/39,095.68 = 6,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.76x = 39,095.68 × 6,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.76x = 247,952,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,952,621.70/26,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.31

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