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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,037.84, 39,056.51 and 7,323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,037.84, 39,056.51 and 7,323.09 is: 10,984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,037.84 : 39,056.51 = 7,323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,037.84/39,056.51 = 7,323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,037.84x = 39,056.51 × 7,323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,037.84x = 286,014,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,014,301.20/26,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.56

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