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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313, 39,476.34 and 7,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313, 39,476.34 and 7,845 is: 11,769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313 : 39,476.34 = 7,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313/39,476.34 = 7,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313x = 39,476.34 × 7,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313x = 309,691,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,691,887.30/26,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.54

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