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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.76, 39,278.35 and 7,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.76, 39,278.35 and 7,466.06 is: 11,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.76 : 39,278.35 = 7,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.76/39,278.35 = 7,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.76x = 39,278.35 × 7,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.76x = 293,254,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254,597.33/26,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,199.44

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