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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.89, 39,226.98 and 8,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.89, 39,226.98 and 8,621.44 is: 12,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.89 : 39,226.98 = 8,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.89/39,226.98 = 8,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.89x = 39,226.98 × 8,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.89x = 338,192,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,192,988.71/26,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.89

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