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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.66, 39,311.98 and 8,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.66, 39,311.98 and 8,675.26 is: 13,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.66 : 39,311.98 = 8,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.66/39,311.98 = 8,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.66x = 39,311.98 × 8,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.66x = 341,041,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,041,647.61/26,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.04

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