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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.94, 39,377.93 and 6,530.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.94, 39,377.93 and 6,530.49 is: 9,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.94 : 39,377.93 = 6,530.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.94/39,377.93 = 6,530.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.94x = 39,377.93 × 6,530.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.94x = 257,157,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,157,145.43/26,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.74

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