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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.25, 39,049.07 and 8,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.25, 39,049.07 and 8,265.94 is: 12,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.25 : 39,049.07 = 8,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.25/39,049.07 = 8,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.25x = 39,049.07 × 8,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.25x = 322,777,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,777,269.68/26,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.08

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