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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.56, 39,227.82 and 7,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.56, 39,227.82 and 7,679.56 is: 11,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.56 : 39,227.82 = 7,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.56/39,227.82 = 7,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.56x = 39,227.82 × 7,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.56x = 301,252,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,252,397.36/26,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.24

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