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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.06, 39,145.64 and 8,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.06, 39,145.64 and 8,319.52 is: 12,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.06 : 39,145.64 = 8,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.06/39,145.64 = 8,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.06x = 39,145.64 × 8,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.06x = 325,672,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,672,795.43/26,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.25

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