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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.38, 39,371.06 and 7,779.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.38, 39,371.06 and 7,779.38 is: 11,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.38 : 39,371.06 = 7,779.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.38/39,371.06 = 7,779.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.38x = 39,371.06 × 7,779.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.38x = 306,282,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,282,259.34/26,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.06

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