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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.89, 39,247.34 and 7,446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.89, 39,247.34 and 7,446.87 is: 11,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.89 : 39,247.34 = 7,446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.89/39,247.34 = 7,446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.89x = 39,247.34 × 7,446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.89x = 292,269,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,269,801.59/26,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.31

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