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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.07, 39,151.64 and 8,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.07, 39,151.64 and 8,323.53 is: 12,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.07 : 39,151.64 = 8,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.07/39,151.64 = 8,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.07x = 39,151.64 × 8,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.07x = 325,879,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,879,850.09/26,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.26

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