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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.78, 39,122.34 and 7,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.78, 39,122.34 and 7,362.28 is: 11,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.78 : 39,122.34 = 7,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.78/39,122.34 = 7,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.78x = 39,122.34 × 7,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.78x = 288,029,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,029,621.34/26,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.21

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