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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.25, 39,014.46 and 7,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.25, 39,014.46 and 7,290.14 is: 10,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.25 : 39,014.46 = 7,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.25/39,014.46 = 7,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.25x = 39,014.46 × 7,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.25x = 284,420,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,420,680.35/26,010.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.95

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