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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.83, 39,066.55 and 7,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.83, 39,066.55 and 7,323.03 is: 10,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.83 : 39,066.55 = 7,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.83/39,066.55 = 7,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.83x = 39,066.55 × 7,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.83x = 286,085,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,085,517.65/26,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.19

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