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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.61, 39,307.11 and 8,434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.61, 39,307.11 and 8,434.51 is: 12,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.61 : 39,307.11 = 8,434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.61/39,307.11 = 8,434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.61x = 39,307.11 × 8,434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.61x = 331,536,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,536,212.37/26,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.90

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