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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.91, 39,241.88 and 8,630.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.91, 39,241.88 and 8,630.63 is: 12,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.91 : 39,241.88 = 8,630.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.91/39,241.88 = 8,630.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.91x = 39,241.88 × 8,630.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.91x = 338,682,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,682,201.74/26,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.14

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