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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.76, 39,107.37 and 8,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.76, 39,107.37 and 8,540.96 is: 12,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.76 : 39,107.37 = 8,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.76/39,107.37 = 8,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.76x = 39,107.37 × 8,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.76x = 334,014,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,014,319.37/26,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.33

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