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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.83, 39,253.39 and 6,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.83, 39,253.39 and 6,447.24 is: 9,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.83 : 39,253.39 = 6,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.83/39,253.39 = 6,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.83x = 39,253.39 × 6,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.83x = 253,076,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,076,010.03/26,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.90

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