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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.33, 39,063.51 and 7,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.33, 39,063.51 and 7,324.36 is: 10,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.33 : 39,063.51 = 7,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.33/39,063.51 = 7,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.33x = 39,063.51 × 7,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.33x = 286,115,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,115,112.44/26,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.54

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