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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.27, 39,247.77 and 8,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.27, 39,247.77 and 8,635.47 is: 12,953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.27 : 39,247.77 = 8,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.27/39,247.77 = 8,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.27x = 39,247.77 × 8,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.27x = 338,922,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,922,700.99/26,164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,953.65

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