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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.22, 39,294.95 and 8,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.22, 39,294.95 and 8,425.38 is: 12,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.22 : 39,294.95 = 8,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.22/39,294.95 = 8,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.22x = 39,294.95 × 8,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.22x = 331,074,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,074,885.83/26,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.23

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