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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.08, 39,393.10 and 7,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.08, 39,393.10 and 7,794.08 is: 11,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.08 : 39,393.10 = 7,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.08/39,393.10 = 7,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.08x = 39,393.10 × 7,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.08x = 307,032,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,032,972.85/26,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.11

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