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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.62, 39,049.63 and 8,493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.62, 39,049.63 and 8,493.35 is: 12,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.62 : 39,049.63 = 8,493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.62/39,049.63 = 8,493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.62x = 39,049.63 × 8,493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.62x = 331,661,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,661,958.48/26,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.69

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