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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.74, 39,312.07 and 8,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.74, 39,312.07 and 8,443.96 is: 12,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.74 : 39,312.07 = 8,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.74/39,312.07 = 8,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.74x = 39,312.07 × 8,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.74x = 331,949,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,949,546.60/26,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.16

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