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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.46, 39,306.22 and 6,483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.46, 39,306.22 and 6,483.02 is: 9,724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.46 : 39,306.22 = 6,483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.46/39,306.22 = 6,483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.46x = 39,306.22 × 6,483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.46x = 254,822,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,822,813.85/26,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.41

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