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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.62, 39,256.38 and 7,451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.62, 39,256.38 and 7,451.13 is: 11,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.62 : 39,256.38 = 7,451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.62/39,256.38 = 7,451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.62x = 39,256.38 × 7,451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.62x = 292,504,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,504,390.71/26,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.82

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