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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.96, 39,285.59 and 8,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.96, 39,285.59 and 8,663.04 is: 12,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.96 : 39,285.59 = 8,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.96/39,285.59 = 8,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.96x = 39,285.59 × 8,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.96x = 340,332,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,332,441.17/26,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.28

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