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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.84, 39,063.16 and 7,325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.84, 39,063.16 and 7,325.71 is: 10,986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.84 : 39,063.16 = 7,325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.84/39,063.16 = 7,325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.84x = 39,063.16 × 7,325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.84x = 286,165,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,165,381.84/26,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.57

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