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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.73, 39,242.60 and 7,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.73, 39,242.60 and 7,693.73 is: 11,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.73 : 39,242.60 = 7,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.73/39,242.60 = 7,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.73x = 39,242.60 × 7,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.73x = 301,922,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,922,152.61/26,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.60

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