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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.98, 39,226.13 and 6,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.98, 39,226.13 and 6,429.71 is: 9,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.98 : 39,226.13 = 6,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.98/39,226.13 = 6,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.98x = 39,226.13 × 6,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.98x = 252,212,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,212,640.32/26,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.48

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