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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.22, 39,059.07 and 7,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.22, 39,059.07 and 7,323.54 is: 10,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.22 : 39,059.07 = 7,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.22/39,059.07 = 7,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.22x = 39,059.07 × 7,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.22x = 286,050,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,050,661.51/26,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.11

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