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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.46, 39,219.80 and 6,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.46, 39,219.80 and 6,425.02 is: 9,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.46 : 39,219.80 = 6,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.46/39,219.80 = 6,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.46x = 39,219.80 × 6,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.46x = 251,987,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,987,999.40/26,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.56

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