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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.52, 39,252.32 and 6,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.52, 39,252.32 and 6,447.24 is: 9,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.52 : 39,252.32 = 6,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.52/39,252.32 = 6,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.52x = 39,252.32 × 6,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.52x = 253,069,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,069,127.60/26,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.75

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