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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.52, 39,161.10 and 6,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.52, 39,161.10 and 6,386.36 is: 9,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.52 : 39,161.10 = 6,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.52/39,161.10 = 6,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.52x = 39,161.10 × 6,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.52x = 250,096,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,096,882.60/26,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.50

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