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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.61, 39,297.83 and 7,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.61, 39,297.83 and 7,476.20 is: 11,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.61 : 39,297.83 = 7,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.61/39,297.83 = 7,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.61x = 39,297.83 × 7,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.61x = 293,798,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,798,553.58/26,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.71

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