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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.62, 39,254.86 and 7,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.62, 39,254.86 and 7,450.14 is: 11,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.62 : 39,254.86 = 7,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.62/39,254.86 = 7,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.62x = 39,254.86 × 7,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.62x = 292,454,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,454,202.68/26,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.33

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