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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.99, 39,438.08 and 6,570.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.99, 39,438.08 and 6,570.57 is: 9,855.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.99 : 39,438.08 = 6,570.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.99/39,438.08 = 6,570.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.99x = 39,438.08 × 6,570.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.99x = 259,130,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,130,468.12/26,291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.87

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