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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.61, 39,198.92 and 8,607.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.61, 39,198.92 and 8,607.45 is: 12,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.61 : 39,198.92 = 8,607.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.61/39,198.92 = 8,607.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.61x = 39,198.92 × 8,607.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.61x = 337,402,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,402,700.92/26,132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.18

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