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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.99, 39,442.58 and 6,573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.99, 39,442.58 and 6,573.57 is: 9,860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.99 : 39,442.58 = 6,573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.99/39,442.58 = 6,573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.99x = 39,442.58 × 6,573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.99x = 259,278,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,278,560.61/26,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.38

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