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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.54, 39,265.44 and 8,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.54, 39,265.44 and 8,401.02 is: 12,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.54 : 39,265.44 = 8,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.54/39,265.44 = 8,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.54x = 39,265.44 × 8,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.54x = 329,869,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,869,568.00/26,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.69

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