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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.15, 39,037.95 and 8,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.15, 39,037.95 and 8,258.69 is: 12,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.15 : 39,037.95 = 8,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.15/39,037.95 = 8,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.15x = 39,037.95 × 8,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.15x = 322,402,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,402,132.10/26,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.29

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