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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.29, 39,302.42 and 8,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.29, 39,302.42 and 8,668.89 is: 13,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.29 : 39,302.42 = 8,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.29/39,302.42 = 8,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.29x = 39,302.42 × 8,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.29x = 340,708,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,708,312.37/26,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.48

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