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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.69, 39,297.36 and 7,476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.69, 39,297.36 and 7,476.37 is: 11,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.69 : 39,297.36 = 7,476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.69/39,297.36 = 7,476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.69x = 39,297.36 × 7,476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.69x = 293,801,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,801,603.38/26,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.22

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