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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.44, 39,295.08 and 8,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.44, 39,295.08 and 8,671.56 is: 13,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.44 : 39,295.08 = 8,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.44/39,295.08 = 8,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.44x = 39,295.08 × 8,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.44x = 340,749,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,749,643.92/26,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.52

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