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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182, 39,265.08 and 8,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182, 39,265.08 and 8,656.48 is: 12,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182 : 39,265.08 = 8,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182/39,265.08 = 8,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182x = 39,265.08 × 8,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182x = 339,897,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,897,379.72/26,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.10

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