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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.03, 39,031.11 and 8,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.03, 39,031.11 and 8,483.78 is: 12,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.03 : 39,031.11 = 8,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.03/39,031.11 = 8,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.03x = 39,031.11 × 8,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.03x = 331,131,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,131,350.40/26,018.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.00

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