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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.95, 39,251.13 and 8,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.95, 39,251.13 and 8,644.08 is: 12,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.95 : 39,251.13 = 8,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.95/39,251.13 = 8,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.95x = 39,251.13 × 8,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.95x = 339,289,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,289,907.81/26,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.83

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