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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.27, 39,050.72 and 8,256.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.27, 39,050.72 and 8,256.00 is: 12,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.27 : 39,050.72 = 8,256.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.27/39,050.72 = 8,256.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.27x = 39,050.72 × 8,256.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.27x = 322,402,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,402,926.88/26,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.22

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