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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.53, 39,042.44 and 7,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.53, 39,042.44 and 7,306.62 is: 10,960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.53 : 39,042.44 = 7,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.53/39,042.44 = 7,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.53x = 39,042.44 × 7,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.53x = 285,268,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,268,236.42/26,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.67

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