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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.31, 39,269.05 and 7,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.31, 39,269.05 and 7,462.94 is: 11,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.31 : 39,269.05 = 7,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.31/39,269.05 = 7,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.31x = 39,269.05 × 7,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.31x = 293,062,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062,643.52/26,183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.73

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