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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.59, 39,230.91 and 8,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.59, 39,230.91 and 8,623.34 is: 12,933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.59 : 39,230.91 = 8,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.59/39,230.91 = 8,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.59x = 39,230.91 × 8,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.59x = 338,301,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,301,279.28/26,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.20

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