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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.34, 39,059.42 and 7,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.34, 39,059.42 and 7,323.21 is: 10,982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.34 : 39,059.42 = 7,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.34/39,059.42 = 7,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.34x = 39,059.42 × 7,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.34x = 286,040,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,040,298.52/26,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.82

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