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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.02, 39,161.85 and 6,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.02, 39,161.85 and 6,386.86 is: 9,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.02 : 39,161.85 = 6,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.02/39,161.85 = 6,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.02x = 39,161.85 × 6,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.02x = 250,121,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,121,253.29/26,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.25

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