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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.72, 39,266.96 and 8,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.72, 39,266.96 and 8,649.84 is: 12,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.72 : 39,266.96 = 8,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.72/39,266.96 = 8,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.72x = 39,266.96 × 8,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.72x = 339,652,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,652,921.29/26,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.42

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