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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.53, 39,097.59 and 7,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.53, 39,097.59 and 7,343.73 is: 11,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.53 : 39,097.59 = 7,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.53/39,097.59 = 7,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.53x = 39,097.59 × 7,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.53x = 287,122,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,122,144.61/26,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.24

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