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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.76, 39,093.71 and 8,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.76, 39,093.71 and 8,293.71 is: 12,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.76 : 39,093.71 = 8,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.76/39,093.71 = 8,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.76x = 39,093.71 × 8,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.76x = 324,231,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,231,852.10/26,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.95

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