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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.63, 39,232.09 and 8,620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.63, 39,232.09 and 8,620.46 is: 12,932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.63 : 39,232.09 = 8,620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.63/39,232.09 = 8,620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.63x = 39,232.09 × 8,620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.63x = 338,198,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,198,624.30/26,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.72

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