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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.70, 39,095.55 and 8,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.70, 39,095.55 and 8,529.30 is: 12,793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.70 : 39,095.55 = 8,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.70/39,095.55 = 8,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.70x = 39,095.55 × 8,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.70x = 333,457,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,457,674.62/26,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.95

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