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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190, 39,286.08 and 7,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190, 39,286.08 and 7,722 is: 11,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190 : 39,286.08 = 7,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190/39,286.08 = 7,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190x = 39,286.08 × 7,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190x = 303,367,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,367,109.76/26,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.32

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