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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.76, 39,462.85 and 7,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.76, 39,462.85 and 7,588.19 is: 11,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.76 : 39,462.85 = 7,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.76/39,462.85 = 7,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.76x = 39,462.85 × 7,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.76x = 299,451,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,451,603.74/26,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.20

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