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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.54, 39,269.82 and 8,649.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.54, 39,269.82 and 8,649.38 is: 12,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.54 : 39,269.82 = 8,649.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.54/39,269.82 = 8,649.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.54x = 39,269.82 × 8,649.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.54x = 339,659,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,659,595.71/26,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.26

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