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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.59, 39,067.25 and 8,512.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.59, 39,067.25 and 8,512.38 is: 12,770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.59 : 39,067.25 = 8,512.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.59/39,067.25 = 8,512.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.59x = 39,067.25 × 8,512.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.59x = 332,555,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,555,234.99/26,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.16

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