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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.54, 39,453.91 and 7,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.54, 39,453.91 and 7,327.86 is: 10,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.54 : 39,453.91 = 7,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.54/39,453.91 = 7,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.54x = 39,453.91 × 7,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.54x = 289,112,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,112,728.93/26,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.73

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