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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.25, 39,050.57 and 8,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.25, 39,050.57 and 8,266.94 is: 12,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.25 : 39,050.57 = 8,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.25/39,050.57 = 8,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.25x = 39,050.57 × 8,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.25x = 322,828,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,828,719.16/26,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.58

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