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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254, 39,382.97 and 7,533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254, 39,382.97 and 7,533.88 is: 11,301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254 : 39,382.97 = 7,533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254/39,382.97 = 7,533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254x = 39,382.97 × 7,533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254x = 296,706,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,706,570.02/26,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,301.39

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