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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.52, 39,061.44 and 8,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.52, 39,061.44 and 8,508.96 is: 12,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.52 : 39,061.44 = 8,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.52/39,061.44 = 8,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.52x = 39,061.44 × 8,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.52x = 332,372,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,372,230.50/26,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.15

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