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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,169.75, 39,251.72 and 7,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,169.75, 39,251.72 and 7,195.86 is: 10,792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,169.75 : 39,251.72 = 7,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,169.75/39,251.72 = 7,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,169.75x = 39,251.72 × 7,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,169.75x = 282,449,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,449,845.90/26,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.99

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