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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.69, 39,202.71 and 8,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.69, 39,202.71 and 8,366.94 is: 12,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.69 : 39,202.71 = 8,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.69/39,202.71 = 8,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.69x = 39,202.71 × 8,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.69x = 328,006,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,006,722.41/26,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.11

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