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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.78, 39,040.38 and 8,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.78, 39,040.38 and 8,492.64 is: 12,740.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.78 : 39,040.38 = 8,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.78/39,040.38 = 8,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.78x = 39,040.38 × 8,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.78x = 331,555,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,555,892.80/26,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.99

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