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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.77, 39,248.51 and 8,635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.77, 39,248.51 and 8,635.97 is: 12,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.77 : 39,248.51 = 8,635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.77/39,248.51 = 8,635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.77x = 39,248.51 × 8,635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.77x = 338,948,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,948,954.90/26,164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.40

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