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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.32, 39,011.52 and 7,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.32, 39,011.52 and 7,291.24 is: 10,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.32 : 39,011.52 = 7,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.32/39,011.52 = 7,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.32x = 39,011.52 × 7,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.32x = 284,442,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,442,355.08/26,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.91

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