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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.53, 39,251.87 and 7,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.53, 39,251.87 and 7,448.66 is: 11,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.53 : 39,251.87 = 7,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.53/39,251.87 = 7,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.53x = 39,251.87 × 7,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.53x = 292,373,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,373,950.75/26,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.73

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