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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.78, 39,307.28 and 6,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.78, 39,307.28 and 6,483.27 is: 9,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.78 : 39,307.28 = 6,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.78/39,307.28 = 6,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.78x = 39,307.28 × 6,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.78x = 254,839,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,839,824.19/26,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.94

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