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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.65, 39,192.22 and 6,406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.65, 39,192.22 and 6,406.19 is: 9,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.65 : 39,192.22 = 6,406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.65/39,192.22 = 6,406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.65x = 39,192.22 × 6,406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.65x = 251,072,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,072,739.83/26,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.46

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