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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.67, 39,207.96 and 8,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.67, 39,207.96 and 8,369.89 is: 12,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.67 : 39,207.96 = 8,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.67/39,207.96 = 8,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.67x = 39,207.96 × 8,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.67x = 328,166,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,166,214.30/26,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.30

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