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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.08, 39,382.77 and 6,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.08, 39,382.77 and 6,533.64 is: 9,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.08 : 39,382.77 = 6,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.08/39,382.77 = 6,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.08x = 39,382.77 × 6,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.08x = 257,312,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,312,841.38/26,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.50

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