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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.62, 39,940.74 and 7,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.62, 39,940.74 and 7,901.74 is: 11,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.62 : 39,940.74 = 7,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.62/39,940.74 = 7,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.62x = 39,940.74 × 7,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.62x = 315,601,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,601,342.89/26,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.08

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