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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.27, 39,053.72 and 8,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.27, 39,053.72 and 8,258 is: 12,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.27 : 39,053.72 = 8,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.27/39,053.72 = 8,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.27x = 39,053.72 × 8,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.27x = 322,505,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,505,619.76/26,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.21

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