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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.08, 39,246.09 and 7,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.08, 39,246.09 and 7,696.08 is: 11,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.08 : 39,246.09 = 7,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.08/39,246.09 = 7,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.08x = 39,246.09 × 7,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.08x = 302,041,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,041,048.33/26,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.11

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