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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.08, 39,116.88 and 8,314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.08, 39,116.88 and 8,314.78 is: 12,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.08 : 39,116.88 = 8,314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.08/39,116.88 = 8,314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.08x = 39,116.88 × 8,314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.08x = 325,248,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,248,251.49/26,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.36

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