Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.52, 39,530.32 and 6,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,353.52, 39,530.32 and 6,632 is: 9,948.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,353.52 : 39,530.32 = 6,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,353.52/39,530.32 = 6,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,353.52x = 39,530.32 × 6,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,353.52x = 262,165,082.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,165,082.24/26,353.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,948.01
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