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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.41, 39,294.23 and 6,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.41, 39,294.23 and 6,474.97 is: 9,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.41 : 39,294.23 = 6,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.41/39,294.23 = 6,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.41x = 39,294.23 × 6,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.41x = 254,428,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,428,960.42/26,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.36

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