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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199, 39,305.82 and 8,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199, 39,305.82 and 8,681.16 is: 13,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199 : 39,305.82 = 8,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199/39,305.82 = 8,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199x = 39,305.82 × 8,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199x = 341,220,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,220,112.35/26,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.17

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