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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,018.53, 39,031.86 and 8,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,018.53, 39,031.86 and 8,484.28 is: 12,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,018.53 : 39,031.86 = 8,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,018.53/39,031.86 = 8,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,018.53x = 39,031.86 × 8,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,018.53x = 331,157,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,157,229.16/26,018.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.75

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