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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.62, 39,005.53 and 7,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.62, 39,005.53 and 7,997.16 is: 11,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.62 : 39,005.53 = 7,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.62/39,005.53 = 7,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.62x = 39,005.53 × 7,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.62x = 311,933,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,933,464.29/26,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.16

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