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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.72, 39,313.23 and 8,674.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.72, 39,313.23 and 8,674.55 is: 13,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.72 : 39,313.23 = 8,674.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.72/39,313.23 = 8,674.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.72x = 39,313.23 × 8,674.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.72x = 341,024,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,024,350.20/26,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.85

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