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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104, 39,157.44 and 7,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104, 39,157.44 and 7,637.44 is: 11,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104 : 39,157.44 = 7,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104/39,157.44 = 7,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104x = 39,157.44 × 7,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104x = 299,062,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,062,598.55/26,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.58

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