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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.98, 39,055.06 and 8,269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.98, 39,055.06 and 8,269.23 is: 12,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.98 : 39,055.06 = 8,269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.98/39,055.06 = 8,269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.98x = 39,055.06 × 8,269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.98x = 322,955,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,955,273.80/26,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.71

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