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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.99, 39,044.90 and 7,315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.99, 39,044.90 and 7,315.82 is: 10,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.99 : 39,044.90 = 7,315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.99/39,044.90 = 7,315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.99x = 39,044.90 × 7,315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.99x = 285,645,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,645,398.94/26,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.02

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