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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.62, 39,051.09 and 7,309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.62, 39,051.09 and 7,309.71 is: 10,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.62 : 39,051.09 = 7,309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.62/39,051.09 = 7,309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.62x = 39,051.09 × 7,309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.62x = 285,452,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,452,143.08/26,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.44

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