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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.64, 39,050.16 and 8,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.64, 39,050.16 and 8,264.28 is: 12,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.64 : 39,050.16 = 8,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.64/39,050.16 = 8,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.64x = 39,050.16 × 8,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.64x = 322,721,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,721,456.28/26,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.32

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