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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.68, 39,086.55 and 7,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.68, 39,086.55 and 7,341.26 is: 11,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.68 : 39,086.55 = 7,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.68/39,086.55 = 7,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.68x = 39,086.55 × 7,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.68x = 286,944,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,944,330.62/26,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.05

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