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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.53, 39,030.36 and 8,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.53, 39,030.36 and 8,483.28 is: 12,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.53 : 39,030.36 = 8,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.53/39,030.36 = 8,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.53x = 39,030.36 × 8,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.53x = 331,105,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,105,472.38/26,017.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.25

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