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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.75, 39,033.88 and 8,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.75, 39,033.88 and 8,250.30 is: 12,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.75 : 39,033.88 = 8,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.75/39,033.88 = 8,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.75x = 39,033.88 × 8,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.75x = 322,041,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,041,199.54/26,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.23

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