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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.91, 39,179.97 and 8,349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.91, 39,179.97 and 8,349.15 is: 12,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.91 : 39,179.97 = 8,349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.91/39,179.97 = 8,349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.91x = 39,179.97 × 8,349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.91x = 327,119,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,119,446.53/26,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.20

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