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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.81, 39,550.22 and 7,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.81, 39,550.22 and 7,898.81 is: 11,848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.81 : 39,550.22 = 7,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.81/39,550.22 = 7,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.81x = 39,550.22 × 7,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.81x = 312,399,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,399,791.86/26,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.22

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