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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.91, 39,475.89 and 7,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.91, 39,475.89 and 7,592.49 is: 11,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.91 : 39,475.89 = 7,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.91/39,475.89 = 7,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.91x = 39,475.89 × 7,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.91x = 299,720,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,720,300.07/26,312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.62

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