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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.62, 39,440.52 and 6,572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.62, 39,440.52 and 6,572.19 is: 9,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.62 : 39,440.52 = 6,572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.62/39,440.52 = 6,572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.62x = 39,440.52 × 6,572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.62x = 259,210,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,210,591.14/26,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.31

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