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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041, 39,068.16 and 7,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041, 39,068.16 and 7,573 is: 11,361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041 : 39,068.16 = 7,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041/39,068.16 = 7,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041x = 39,068.16 × 7,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041x = 295,863,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,863,175.68/26,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.44

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