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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.78, 39,092.22 and 8,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.78, 39,092.22 and 8,524.44 is: 12,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.78 : 39,092.22 = 8,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.78/39,092.22 = 8,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.78x = 39,092.22 × 8,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.78x = 333,239,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,239,283.86/26,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.98

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