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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.94, 39,263.49 and 8,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.94, 39,263.49 and 8,644.74 is: 12,967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.94 : 39,263.49 = 8,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.94/39,263.49 = 8,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.94x = 39,263.49 × 8,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.94x = 339,422,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,422,662.54/26,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.47

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