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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.62, 39,022.29 and 8,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.62, 39,022.29 and 8,486.46 is: 12,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.62 : 39,022.29 = 8,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.62/39,022.29 = 8,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.62x = 39,022.29 × 8,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.62x = 331,161,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,161,103.19/26,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.28

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