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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.73, 39,609.67 and 6,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.73, 39,609.67 and 6,416.38 is: 9,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.73 : 39,609.67 = 6,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.73/39,609.67 = 6,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.73x = 39,609.67 × 6,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.73x = 254,150,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,150,694.39/26,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.47

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