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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.20, 39,048.84 and 8,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.20, 39,048.84 and 8,505 is: 12,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.20 : 39,048.84 = 8,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.20/39,048.84 = 8,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.20x = 39,048.84 × 8,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.20x = 332,110,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,110,384.20/26,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.21

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