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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.69, 38,999.51 and 7,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.69, 38,999.51 and 7,285.04 is: 10,925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.69 : 38,999.51 = 7,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.69/38,999.51 = 7,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.69x = 38,999.51 × 7,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.69x = 284,113,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,113,051.40/26,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.87

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