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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.51, 39,331.44 and 6,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.51, 39,331.44 and 6,498.77 is: 9,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.51 : 39,331.44 = 6,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.51/39,331.44 = 6,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.51x = 39,331.44 × 6,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.51x = 255,605,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,605,785.67/26,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.31

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