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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.91, 39,549.59 and 7,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.91, 39,549.59 and 7,653.23 is: 11,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.91 : 39,549.59 = 7,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.91/39,549.59 = 7,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.91x = 39,549.59 × 7,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.91x = 302,682,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,682,226.68/26,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,477.45

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